Sign WUSA9's "Does Congress Deserve a Furlough" Petition

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Do you think Congress should take a pay cut or be furloughed if and when federal workers take furloughs? One WUSA 9 viewer suggested that Congress "get a taste of their own medicine."

One comment from Maryland's 5th District shows the frustration many people feel: "Congress is NOT above the law even though you act like it. Why should you be allowed to enjoy all of the benefits of your seat without doing your JOB?? ... DO your job and stop bickering for the sake of bickering! "

It is one of more than 2,800 letters that have come in due to this petition with our partners at POPVOX, all generated in the past few weeks. Are you a government worker worried your participation could lead to a job action? Email Jessica Doyle directly at jdoyle1@wusa9.com. She is hearing from many of you about the issues cropping up at work ahead of the sequester.

Federal workers are demanding lawmakers on Capitol Hill share the pain of sequestration. WUSA 9's petition is running 97 percent in favor of Congress facing penalties if federal workers are furloughed. Congress is listening.

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