Once again politicians are heading for the exits, determined to return to the campaign trail without finishing their most important job: to provide for the nation’s defense. Unfortunately, the trend line is clear: politicians are getting dramatically worse at providing on-time funding and authorization for the armed forces. This pattern of neglect is weakening Congress’s ability to conduct proper oversight of the military and imposes a variety of unnecessary distractions and complications for the military itself.
Politicians Leave the Military in the Lurch – Again and Again
