OPINION: Washington is targeting veteran programs. We must defend our vets
Veteran programs are in the sights of Russell Vought, who currently controls America’s purse strings. The U.S. Constitution gave Congress that crucial responsibility, but our present GOP Congress has largely given over its power to Vought, who is now the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the White House. While multi-billionaire Elon Musk is slicing and dicing governmental agencies, Vought is making the financial calls that guide both Musk and the Congress. The consequences are starting to show up both on the national level and here in the Gem State.
A little background provides insight into what America’s veterans can expect. Vought was an architect of Project 2025, which called for major changes to veteran programs.
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