Congressman Randy Forbes

 

 

Looming defense cuts are scheduled to go into effect at the end of this year. The cuts have the potential for drastic consequences to our military, our security, our economy and our veterans.


Question of the Week:
 With defense cuts imminent, what measure are you most concerned about?

(  ) Pink slipping 13% of our warfighters. Roughly 200,000 active duty service members will have to leave the service.

(  ) "BRAC"-ing Military Retirement. Payment of full retired pay could be delayed until the age of 57 or 60

(  ) Devastating State Economies. Under defense cuts, 122,800 jobs will be lost in Virginia and the Commonwealth will lose $10.5 billion in Gross State Product.

(  ) All of the above.

(  ) Unsure

(  ) Other


Take the poll here.

Find the results of last week’s instaPoll here.

 

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