MY TURN: Dereliction of Duty
Congress again avoided a government shutdown and kicked the can down the road for another 45 days, but much damage has been and continues to be done to our all-volunteer military by irresponsible members of Congress.
Military leaders have consistently recommended that Congress do its duty and fully fund our government rather than continue the crippling uncertainty of short term continuing resolutions. Put bluntly, the financial uncertainty created by Congress’s dereliction of duty damages and adversely impacts our national security. Lack of a reliable budget and one senator’s ability to hold up promotions for senior military leaders over a social issue sap the morale of our service members and their families. It also shows a serious lack of respect for those who actually serve our country by politicians (many who never served) who beat their chest and proudly proclaim that they “fully support our troops.”
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