Rep. Billy Long , R-Missouri , was elected in 2010 to cut Washington spending . Members of Congress also prepare for potential sharp cuts in federal spending . But lawmakers will not make any change to their annual budget of $ 174,000 . Some are let go , office budgets reduced with sequester funds .
Members of Congress also prepare for potential sharp cuts in federal spending . But lawmakers will not make any change to their annual budget of $ 174,000 . Some are let go , office budgets reduced with sequester funds .