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Photo Release: Webster Voluntarily Rolls Back Salary
January 30, 2024
Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, once again voluntarily rolled back his salary to the 2008 level. Each year since being elected, Rep. Webster has rolled back his salary to the 2008 level. If all government spending was rolled back to the 2008 amounts, the federal budget would balance.
“Washington needs leaders who lead by example,” said Rep. Webster. “As I work to transform and reduce spending in Washington, I start with my own salary. I have consistently called on my colleagues to set an example, and every year I voluntarily reduce my congressional salary.”
To date, by cutting his salary and congressional office budget, Rep. Webster has saved $4.5 million taxpayer dollars. In coming weeks, Rep. Webster will also announce voluntary savings from his Members Representational Allowance (MRA), the taxpayer-funded budget Members are given to run their congressional offices in Washington and in their district.
“Washington needs leaders who lead by example,” said Rep. Webster. “As I work to transform and reduce spending in Washington, I start with my own salary. I have consistently called on my colleagues to set an example, and every year I voluntarily reduce my congressional salary.”
To date, by cutting his salary and congressional office budget, Rep. Webster has saved $4.5 million taxpayer dollars. In coming weeks, Rep. Webster will also announce voluntary savings from his Members Representational Allowance (MRA), the taxpayer-funded budget Members are given to run their congressional offices in Washington and in their district.
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