Washington budget woes: Cut federal paychecks by 10 percent

EDGEWATER -- The budget problems for President Obama and the lawmakers in Congress can be tackled by making additional cuts. It's so simple.

Just cut by 10 percent the pay of all government employees, members of Congress, teachers and postal workers. And cut their pensions 50%.

Doing so will save billions of dollars.The government also needs to stop paying assistance to illegal immigrants and others who are taking advantage of the food stamp program.

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