President Obama wants congress to approve a freeze on the wages of federal civilian employees. The move is designed to save more than $5 billion dollars over the first two years. The president will meet with lawmakers who also want a freeze on government hiring.
Pay Raise Malaise
Government workers are feeling the squeeze
As the president calls for their wages to freeze.
We have, says Obama, a long way to go
In the task of making the economy grow.
It's going to take more than a rich Uncle Sam
To get us all out of this tough fiscal jam.
Some folks who find his actions inspiring
Would also cut back on government hiring.
© 2010 Jim Gordon
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