Ravi
10-07-2013, 02:32 PM
WASHINGTON— Rep. Lee Terry won't be collecting a paycheck during the government shutdown after all.
The Omaha Republican announced Sunday that he was reversing course and asking to have his paychecks withheld until furloughed federal workers once again receive their checks.
Terry also issued a full apology for comments he made to The World-Herald last week (http://www.omaha.com/article/20131004/NEWS/131009431/) that tore across the Internet and were picked up by national news organizations.
“The other day I made a statement that I would put my needs above others in crisis,” Terry said in his Sunday statement. “I'm ashamed of my comments. It was not leadership. It is not how I was raised. It is not the nature of my character. It is not what I want to teach my sons. I apologize for my hurtful remarks when so many others are feeling the pain of Washington's dysfunction.”
http://www.omaha.com/article/20131006/NEWS/131009086/1685#lee-terry-apologizes-for-putting-his-needs-above-others
I'm cynical enough to believe that he's covering his ass but just in case he's sincere, kudos.
The Omaha Republican announced Sunday that he was reversing course and asking to have his paychecks withheld until furloughed federal workers once again receive their checks.
Terry also issued a full apology for comments he made to The World-Herald last week (http://www.omaha.com/article/20131004/NEWS/131009431/) that tore across the Internet and were picked up by national news organizations.
“The other day I made a statement that I would put my needs above others in crisis,” Terry said in his Sunday statement. “I'm ashamed of my comments. It was not leadership. It is not how I was raised. It is not the nature of my character. It is not what I want to teach my sons. I apologize for my hurtful remarks when so many others are feeling the pain of Washington's dysfunction.”
http://www.omaha.com/article/20131006/NEWS/131009086/1685#lee-terry-apologizes-for-putting-his-needs-above-others
I'm cynical enough to believe that he's covering his ass but just in case he's sincere, kudos.