McCain Campaign Suspension, Two Ideas to Make Congress More Prodcutive

I totally agree with John McCain that the political campaigns should be suspended for the next couple of days.  I am slightly disturbed, but not at all surprised, that Obama has decided to stay on the trail.  It's all he knows.  He doesn't know about actually working in Washington.  He's spent most of his time in the senate campaigning for himself instead of actually working in Washington.  If I were a newly-elected congressman or senator, I would introduce two bills to make congress more productive.  One would require those who will be campaigning for themselves to delegate someone to serve in their absence.  Second, I would cut the August recess in half.  (And yes I am aware neither would pass.)  Hopefully, it would generate public pressure on politicians to be more productive and accountable.