This is what could happen to a very good idea from Andy Biggs.  It's a great idea with just one very large hitch.

https://www.westernjournal.com/gop-eyes-146-year-old-rule-cut-biden-officials-pay-1-refuse-testify/?ats_es=b1798f26764e0d5fc6b5dbba3b874b7e

Maybe if money were taken out of all these equations right now, it would solve a lot of the problems going forward.  We the people KNOW many reps in CONgress are skimming like mad.  They are doing it quickly because they  know if things change in November (which they most certainly will) they won't be able to use the gubmint teat on which to suckle for their cash padded lives.

If it wasn't so sad it would be almost funny.