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I have often criticized the Congress for its short workweek. This year, the do nothings in the Congress managed to be in session (I did not say worked) 107 days and they failed to accomplish anything. People from both sides of the aisle can blame each other but they are all at fault. They start on Tuesday and end on Thursday and take extended holidays. That is all about to end for the US House of Representatives.

Incoming House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer has sent word that the House will work five days a week. He expects them to be there Monday for votes and they may not leave prior to 1400 on Friday. That is not exactly a five day workweek but it is a start. There are quite a few members who are not happy about this. They are whining about this cutting into their time at home.

“Keeping us up here eats away at families,” said Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.), who typically flies home on Thursdays and returns to Washington on Tuesdays. “Marriages suffer. The Democrats could care less about families — that’s what this says.” Washington Post

Mr. Kingston, quit your whining and act like a man. Our military members have been away from their families for months on end and they do not whine like you. Additionally sir, they do not get paid the huge sum of money you do for the little work you produce. They get shot at for one tenth the pay. I might add that no one made you run for Congress. No one twisted your arm. You ran because you wanted to and you need to be there to WORK.

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