And upon the grandstand she goes. "...destructive culture of greed and self-enrichment...," the same could be said about the U.S. Senate.

I love to see Senators working for the people, because that is who voted and hired them. I support anything U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski has said or has done. It has always been for the working class.

BOB
ONE OF THE FIRST TIMES I AGREE, WITH THE SENATOR

What nerve! I propose that Senator Mikulski and the rest of Congress return 50% of their pay for doing such a poor job for the American people. When a business constantly does poorly (loses money), it will eventually close if the problems cannot be corrected, but Congress just keeps spending us into a debt that will result in a lower standard of living for the future generations that will have to pay for it. What a screw job we are doing to our grandhildren! But when she spouts off like this she knows nothing will come of it, but strengthen her position amongst the schmoes that continue to vote for her and the same old stuff.

"Moral bankruptcy" - See Congress.

I feel for anyone who has lost their job, but I must ask why is so much attention being placed on the laid off steel workers when there are millions of people who have been laid off from other industries? I think we all kno the answer to this one.

Barbara how about giving up your Premium Healthcare and give up milking the Middle Class

This classless ass has taken more bonuses then she can spend. I want to puke every time I hear politicians speak especially a democrat politician because they have fooled the majority of their base by claiming to be for the poor and middle class, just look at Jason's post above. I defy anyone to show me where anyone poor, middle class or rich has benefitted from a government handout. If you really believe that this woman helps anyone then put your money where your mouth is and quit your job and rely on the government to support you then tell me how great it is. Honestly the only people that could actually believe any of that crap is more than likely someone who is already accepting government handouts and doesn't want to provide for themselves. I gotta go cause I feel a bit queasy...

As a ex-steelworker for beth steel we heard the same line of crap from good ole Barbra at about the same time,election time,after she and her fellow democrats lied for steelworker votes they abandoned us till the next time they needed them.they did nothing for us then and if anyone thinks they are now they are truly dis-allusionedl

Practice what you preach Barbara - US Senators are grossly overpaid for what they deliver to the people - why isn't some your (senator's) salaries going to the people? Again another hypocritical politician (and she is one of the worse). Let's get term limits for these yahoos who prosper at our expense! Serving in the US Government should be a two term max and be considered serving one's country - not a chance to get get rich and greedy.

I agree with term limits but it wouldn't come fast enough to get her out of offce.. She's suppose to keep her seat warm, then retire after O'malley's finishes in 2014. He will be appointed to finish her term by the next democratic Governor. They carve up the pie how ever they want because they know they can. Isn't that nice? But that's what a one party state gets you.

And Barbara, if there is $20 million dollars available, a better question is why isn't it going to the creditors? You know, the pople that lent RG Steel money to continue to operate. They're the ones that are getting hosed.

Barbara needs to give up her own pay and bonuses before she asks someone else to. She was good at one time when she worked for the people, now she is just like her other cronies in Washington and take from the people.

She sent two reps to a CASA rally but did not have time to respond to a concern from one of the greatest leaders in the county's history. Getting response from her office is like winning the lottery - you're extremely lucky if you do.

Isn't that Joe Curran behind her ? exactly how much is he getting yearly from his appointed job? Is it $250,000 or $500,000 a year I'm not sure but I think he has taken it for at least 6 years. How is that IWIF helping out the laid off workers Barb?

You need to stop bashing Babs. Everything she does is for US. She's always fightng for US. She is selfless, a real Mother Theresa. As far as her pay and benefits, she deserves every penny, because if she would have chose the private sector instead of being a "public servant", she would she would have made so many more millions than the millions she's made in the last 40 years fighting for US. Sounds good, and there are a lot of sheep that believe that, unfortunately.

As an outsider who doesn't know Babs, I have to agree with her letter!

Buzz: I'm just joking. These people, such as Mikulski, get into politics and do quite well for themselves, all the while they call themselves "Public Servants" and are allowed to get away with it. How many raises has Congress given themselves in the last 4 years, while the private sector has been struggling with a slow economy?

John, sorry bout that!