American legislators should follow British fiscal measures
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Editor,
The following is a letter I sent to our Montana Congressional Delegation. I think it would be great if other Montanans would send a similar appeal.
It has recently come to my attention that in England, where the economy is at least as sorry as ours, the British government has taken a number of measures in an attempt to help. For instance, politicians with extremely differing points of view are working together; high government officials have accepted a 5 percent pay cut, given up cars and drivers for work, and opted for commercial flights instead of private ones; government workers have accepted a two-year freeze on pay increases. A new austerity characterizes government spending.
I respectfully request that you do all you can to follow the lead of our neighbors across the Atlantic.
I love my country and know that America can prosper again, especially if our government adopts fiscally responsible policies.
Thank you.
Carol Cummings
Polson
