Senator’s Amendment to Freeze Federal Pay Fails; More Attempts Likely to Come

Thursday, the Senate rejected an amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which sought to freeze federal employee pay, eliminate bonuses, and cap the size of the federal workforce. Introduced by Senator John Thune (R-SD), the amendment was defeated in a 57-41 party line vote. Speaking in opposition to the measure on … Continue reading Senator’s Amendment to Freeze Federal Pay Fails; More Attempts Likely to Come