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Purveyor

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Sun Mar 3, 2013, 06:19 PM Mar 2013

Lawmakers Warn Sequestration Pains Could Compromise Military Readiness

Sequestration, those long-dreaded automatic, across-the-board spending cuts kicked in March 1st and the effects are expected to place a heavy toll on our military with civilian workers at the Pentagon and bases across the country firmly in the cross-hairs.

The Department of Defense is forced to trim at least $40 billion off its budget before the end of the fiscal year and Virginia Republican Rep. Ron Wittman says it could compromise our military’s readiness.

“We all want to make sure we reduce our deficit, but this is not the smart way to do it and it cuts right at this nation’s ability to defend itself,” he said.

During a press conference Friday, President Obama singled out Virginia to highlight the sequestration’s blistering effects on citizens. “Communities near military bases will take a serious blow, hundreds of thousands of people who serve their country. Border control agents, FBI agents, all will suffer significant pay cuts and furloughs,” he said.

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http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/03/03/lawmakers-warn-of-compromised-military-readiness-with-sequestration-pains/

Boo-f'n-hoo. Our military 'crusades' are compromising this country's economy so bring our military home.

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