Debt-limit fight heats up with Pay Your Bills measure Sen. Barbara Boxer's Pay Your Bills or Lose Your Pay Act would withhold lawmakers' pay if they did not raise the debt ceiling. WASHINGTON — As Congress readied for a new battle over raising the debt limit, Sen. Barbara Boxer announced legislation that would prevent lawmakers from being paid if they do not increase the nation's borrowing authority.
June 13, 2013 - Los Angeles Times
Boxer calls for congressional pay halt if debt limit is not raised WASHINGTON -- As Congress readied for a new battle over raising the debt limit, Sen. Barbara Boxer announced legislation that would prevent lawmakers from being paid if they did not increase the nation's borrowing authority.
June 12, 2013 - Los Angeles Times