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Get Your Members of Congress on the Punch Clock
Target: U.S. Senate; House of RepresentativesSponsored by: Sunlight Network
This year, Congress is on track to spend the least amount of time in session of any Congress since 1948. So far, the House of Representatives has scheduled a mere 88 days in session.
What are Members of Congress doing, if not their jobs? Here's a not-so-outlandish guess: When not doing the people's business, Congressmen and Senators are spending many of their hours meeting with lobbyists and raising money.
Unfortunately, we don't know, because lawmakers aren't required to clock in or post timesheets. And yet they work for us, to the tune of $162,500 a year, plus generous pensions and health plans. Most of the rest of us punch a clock, and we think they should, too.
Enter the Punch Clock Campaign of the Sunlight Network.
We are asking Congress and FEC-qualified candidates to commit to putting their daily schedule on the internet, within 24 hours after the end of each day. That way we'll be able to check in with them, and they'll strengthen their relationship with us.
Ready to get your elected representatives on the clock? Take the first step and sign the petition!
What are Members of Congress doing, if not their jobs? Here's a not-so-outlandish guess: When not doing the people's business, Congressmen and Senators are spending many of their hours meeting with lobbyists and raising money.
Unfortunately, we don't know, because lawmakers aren't required to clock in or post timesheets. And yet they work for us, to the tune of $162,500 a year, plus generous pensions and health plans. Most of the rest of us punch a clock, and we think they should, too.
Enter the Punch Clock Campaign of the Sunlight Network.
We are asking Congress and FEC-qualified candidates to commit to putting their daily schedule on the internet, within 24 hours after the end of each day. That way we'll be able to check in with them, and they'll strengthen their relationship with us.
Ready to get your elected representatives on the clock? Take the first step and sign the petition!
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We signed the “Get Your Members of Congress on the Punch Clock” petition!
# 9,650:
5:33 am PDT, Mar 23,
Robert DePrimo, Pennsylvania
# 9,649:
9:43 pm PDT, Mar 21,
BobbyKat LittleCub, Illinois
# 9,648:
10:10 am PDT, Mar 21,
CHARLES BRIGGS III, Massachusetts
# 9,647:
7:50 pm PDT, Mar 20,
Lauren Stone, California
# 9,646:
4:42 pm PDT, Mar 20,
P. Michael Weisser, Pennsylvania
Accountability from our elected officials is a vital element for a free society. Anything less is unacceptable.
Accountability from our elected officials is a vital element for a free society. Anything less is unacceptable.
# 9,645:
10:25 am PDT, Mar 20,
Brandi Wolfgang, Arizona
# 9,644:
1:45 pm PDT, Mar 16,
Roberto A. Diaz, Texas
We pay you people alot of money and we want to see you work like the rest of us. RADiaz
We pay you people alot of money and we want to see you work like the rest of us. RADiaz
# 9,643:
2:44 am PDT, Mar 16,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 9,642:
4:47 am PDT, Mar 15,
Cathryne Doughty, United Kingdom
# 9,641:
6:37 pm PDT, Mar 14,
Jason J Green, Virginia
# 9,640:
10:49 am PST, Mar 7,
Jessica Marquardt, Michigan
# 9,639:
8:28 pm PST, Mar 4,
Bobbie Straley, New Mexico
# 9,638:
10:45 pm PST, Mar 3,
Stephen Briggs, North Carolina
# 9,637:
10:24 am PST, Mar 1,
Name not displayed, South Dakota
# 9,636:
9:31 am PST, Feb 27,
Tracy Scott, Colorado
# 9,635:
7:10 am PST, Feb 27,
Scott Myers, Georgia
# 9,634:
2:03 pm PST, Feb 25,
Eric C Welch, Illinois
We urge you to support transparency in government. Thanks!
We urge you to support transparency in government. Thanks!
# 9,633:
3:03 pm PST, Feb 24,
Name not displayed, Arkansas
# 9,632:
10:59 pm PST, Feb 23,
Varsha Mehta, India
# 9,631:
6:43 pm PST, Feb 23,
John Tucker, Canada
# 9,630:
10:38 pm PST, Feb 22,
Cory Richard, Florida
# 9,629:
2:40 am PST, Feb 22,
Ann Schafer, Illinois
# 9,628:
4:29 pm PST, Feb 21,
Hayden Pendergrass, Texas
Please help our country representatives
Please help our country representatives
# 9,627:
11:26 am PST, Feb 18,
Crystal Troy, New Jersey
# 9,626:
11:05 pm PST, Feb 17,
Dana Szemereta, North Carolina
# 9,625:
10:14 pm PST, Feb 17,
Chrystigirl1 X, Tennessee
# 9,624:
5:41 pm PST, Feb 17,
Gwenne Causey, North Carolina
Why your working schedule on-line? It's logical. You have a schedule, why not make it public. We, your constituents, have a right to know.
Why your working schedule on-line? It's logical. You have a schedule, why not make it public. We, your constituents, have a right to know.
# 9,623:
9:33 am PST, Feb 16,
April Barricks, Indiana
It is time for congress and other government offices to be held accountable for there actions. They work for us now prove it and punch your time clock!
It is time for congress and other government offices to be held accountable for there actions. They work for us now prove it and punch your time clock!
# 9,622:
7:31 am PST, Feb 16,
George Yenoki, California
# 9,621:
6:30 am PST, Feb 16,
Jeremy Spohn, Pennsylvania
# 9,620:
12:02 pm PST, Feb 15,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 9,619:
10:40 am PST, Feb 15,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 9,618:
7:07 pm PST, Feb 13,
Rich Velez, Texas
# 9,617:
4:31 pm PST, Feb 13,
Dorothy Stokes, Texas
It is time for Congress to be accountable to their boss, the American people. "Punching the Clock" is a good way for you to show us exactly what you did for us today, it allows us to see you producing the changes you promised during your campaign and it creates accountability for your actions. It is my opinion that hiding behind National Security concerns is simply an attempt to avoid responsibility for your action or non-action, as the case may be. In closing, I find your complete lack of communication to your constituents unacceptable especially considering the diverse channels open to you today.
It is time for Congress to be accountable to their boss, the American people. "Punching the Clock" is a good way for you to show us exactly what you did for us today, it allows us to see you producing the changes you promised during your campaign and it creates accountability for your actions. It is my opinion that hiding behind National Security concerns is simply an attempt to avoid responsibility for your action or non-action, as the case may be. In closing, I find your complete lack of communication to your constituents unacceptable especially considering the diverse channels open to you today.
# 9,616:
4:59 am PST, Feb 13,
Bianca Fischer, Germany
# 9,615:
9:58 pm PST, Feb 12,
Bre Baker, Arizona
# 9,614:
1:21 pm PST, Feb 12,
Alice Hartzell, Oregon
# 9,613:
1:20 pm PST, Feb 12,
Tabitha Harrison, Pennsylvania
# 9,612:
10:51 am PST, Feb 11,
Kendra Atkins, Michigan
# 9,611:
9:04 am PST, Feb 11,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 9,610:
2:02 pm PST, Feb 10,
Tori Rumbaugh, California
# 9,609:
9:49 am PST, Feb 10,
Mack McAlister, Texas
You are paid to do our work. The least you could do is show up for work.
You are paid to do our work. The least you could do is show up for work.
# 9,608:
6:16 am PST, Feb 7,
Kimberly Fleck, Connecticut
# 9,607:
4:20 am PST, Feb 6,
John christopher Sutton, Virginia
03/02/06/2007 a.d.;business before pleasure,and the interests of this country should come first before any personal interests,and LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL!
03/02/06/2007 a.d.;business before pleasure,and the interests of this country should come first before any personal interests,and LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL!
# 9,606:
7:11 am PST, Feb 4,
Sallie Willix, North Carolina
I support the idea of this campaign, but who is going to make sure they are being honest on their time cards? Also, how many of us regular employees get to give ourselves a raise every year?
I support the idea of this campaign, but who is going to make sure they are being honest on their time cards? Also, how many of us regular employees get to give ourselves a raise every year?
# 9,605:
5:30 am PST, Feb 4,
Sheryl Bradakis, Michigan
# 9,604:
12:15 am PST, Feb 4,
Mac McGovern, Florida
# 9,603:
3:35 pm PST, Feb 3,
Kimberly Mosher, Texas
# 9,602:
3:40 pm PST, Feb 2,
Raymond H Hilliard, New York
I support this campaign. It is not right that members of Congress and/or the House vote themselves big raises, especially considering the number of hours they put in. I believe we need some radical changes in our country. The balance of power is not working as it should. The government has gotten way too big and uncontrollable. Here they are supposed to represent us and most of what I see is a lot of smoke and mirrors. I feel our government has really lost touch with the average American and it is very sad
I support this campaign. It is not right that members of Congress and/or the House vote themselves big raises, especially considering the number of hours they put in. I believe we need some radical changes in our country. The balance of power is not working as it should. The government has gotten way too big and uncontrollable. Here they are supposed to represent us and most of what I see is a lot of smoke and mirrors. I feel our government has really lost touch with the average American and it is very sad
# 9,601:
2:44 pm PST, Jan 31,
Elizabeth Kanze, Massachusetts