House Bill Would Halt US Army, Marine Drawdowns

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/...ll-would-halt-army-marine-drawdowns/80206898/

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rep. chris gibson, r-n.y., said wednesday bipartisan bill would, if approved, stop drawdown. argued world less safe when obama administration announced troop cuts, pointing threats islamic state group, russia, china , north korea.

“the assumptions have changed,” gibson told reporters on wednesday, adding later: “stay tuned, in near future we’re going have legislative action come forward, think it’s essential … drawdown needs stop, , next president make assessments of proper level of land forces should be.”

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i'm not sure how if it's supported 2 republicans it's bipartisan unless missed something. military , guns depart fellow lefties such think idea. it's bad moral , standards when need recruit quick, fast , in hurry rebuild force i'd prefer attrition, cutting flag , csm positions, , keeping force intact.

 

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i'm not sure how if it's supported 2 republicans it's bipartisan unless missed something. military , guns depart fellow lefties such think idea. it's bad moral , standards when need recruit quick, fast , in hurry rebuild force i'd prefer attrition, cutting flag , csm positions, , keeping force intact.

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gibson congressman. in recent newsletter mentioned bill, hr 4534, known posture bill --for protecting our security through utilizing right-sized end-strength-- , sponsorship in general, didn't break out sponsors.

at time of writing, chairman turner , have 18 co-sponsors posture act, including colleagues new york representatives elise stefanik (ny-21) , lee zeldin (ny-1). work aggressively see legislation acted on in house armed services committee , brought before whole house consideration, either on own or part of annual defense policy bill.
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the nyc reps both republicans (yes there in city) i'm not sure of rest of co-sponsors democrats. if find out update post.

ok here's link https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4534/cosponsors

here dems list of today

seth moulton d-ma-6
tulsi gabbard d-hi-2(she’s veteran)
brad ashford d-ne-2
beto o’rourke d-tx-16
timothy j. walz d-mn-1​

 

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