You Paid for THIS?

In 2012, the voters of Tennessee’s 3rd District elected Chuck Fleischmann to Congress . 

In 2013, the taxpayers paid his $174,000 salary plus benefits and perks (For just over 100 days/year). And we're still paying him this year, too.

For What?

In return for that, Chuck introduced four bills in the House of Representatives which, by one account, govtrack.us*, had between ZERO and SIX percent chances of being enacted.

What were these bills that received such little attention?

H.R. 282: REFUND ACT                   January 15, 2013

What does that name tell you about the bill?

The full title reads:

To rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use the funds to   

        reduce Federal debt.

Out of 434 other representatives in the US House of Representatives, Chuck was able to find only 33 to co-sponsor his bill. Chances of being enacted: 6%

H.R. 283: Account Act                    January 15, 2013

What does that name tell you about the bill?

The full title reads:

To require the approval by the head of an agency for any conference costing more than 

         $25,000, and for other purposes.

Out of 434 other representatives in the US House of Representatives, Chuck was able to find only 20 to co-sponsor his bill. Chances of being enacted: 1%

H.R. 1931: EASY Savings Act of 2013                               May 9, 2013

What does that name tell you about the bill?

The full title reads:

To amend title 5, United States Code, to enhance the authority under which Federal 

        agencies may pay cash awards to employees for making cost saving disclosures, and  

        for other purposes.

Out of 434 other representatives in the US House of Representatives, Chuck was able to find 15 to co-sponsor his bill. Chances of being enacted: 1%

H.R. 2885: Growing Jobs Through Capital Act of 2013              July 31, 2013

What does that name tell you about the bill?

The full title reads:

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily exclude capital gain from   

         gross income.

Out of 434 other representatives in the US House of Representatives, Chuck was able to find NO ONE to co-sponsor his bill. Chances of being enacted: 0%

For this performance, Tennessee taxpayers paid Chuck over $174,000 PLUS.

Let’s not forget that Chuck did sign on to over 300 bills introduced by others, some of which damaged the lives of many of his District 3 constituents, including hospitals, nurses and doctors; teachers, fire fighters and police; low income parents of children ranging from new borns to school age; seniors, the underemployed and unemployed.

For this performance, Tennessee taxpayers paid Chuck over $174,000 PLUS.

While There’s Time, Ask Yourself,

“Is it possible to elect to office a person with the competence to represent Tennessee’s interests, to work on issues that mean something; someone who is committed to the benefit of All Tennesseans?”

“Is it possible that there is one candidate on the ballot who has a proven track record of achievement in professional life whose work demonstrates the caring, commitment and competence our state needs in these chaotic times?”

I leave it to you to answer. I know for whom I would vote. It’s not Chuck.