Maybe it's meant more as a sentiment or statement, as in 'we the people' are demanding that the government act as we intended with our votes. I agree, we shouldn't be paying additional funds. They should be doing what we asked, as our elected officials. They should be held accountable when they do not act on our behalf, with our best interests in mind. (I know, good luck on that one.) This being a story right now, with imminent government shutdown may be just what is needed to finally complete this task.