National Reforms and Member Pay: A Message from Dick Armey, 1995-01-01 - 2000-12-31

Item — Box: CR 35, Folder: 10

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0046

Scope and Contents

In 1996, Member of Dick Armey discusses National reforms that have been implemented, including requiring to live under the laws it imposes on others, cutting committee staff, abolishing committees and subcommittees, imposing term limits on committee chairmen, banning gifts to lawmakers and staff, and passing lobby reform legislation. He also mentions efforts to address National pay and pensions, including freezing pay for members of . The new majority in is committed to continuing reforms to change the way Capitol Hill operates.

Dates

Creation: 1995-01-01 - 2000-12-31

Creator

Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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