After shutdown, Congress must prioritize effective, sustainable policies over politics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 22, 2018
Contact: press@defensepriorities.org

WASHINGTON, DC—In response to the government shutdown, Defense Priorities founder and president Edward King issued the following statement:

“Political brinksmanship does not serve U.S. taxpayers, our service members, or others charged with keeping America safe and prosperous. It is inexcusable to shut down the federal government for special interests unrelated to the budget and appropriations process. Once this stunt officially ends, Congress should turn its attention to the many important reforms necessary to ensure sustainable, reliable funding for improved strategic decision-making for all aspects of keeping America strong and secure. Americans deserve better than Washington’s dysfunction.”