Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement.
On Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, House Rules Committee Republicans voted unanimously against Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) amendment to H.R. 347, the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Act, a Republican effort to obstruct the Biden Administration. Strickland’s amendment would have provided protections for increases to military pay, regardless of the restrictions on executive orders outlined in the bill.
“Military pay should never be a partisan issue. I’m deeply disappointed that Rules Republicans chose obstructionism over protecting pay increases for our servicemembers,” said Strickland. “House Republicans claim to support our servicemembers, but every single one voted against them. Increasing military pay must be a bipartisan priority, and our servicemembers deserve nothing less than our full support.”
“It’s outrageous that Republicans on the Rules Committee voted down what should have been a bipartisan amendment to protect pay increases for our servicemembers,” said Ranking Member McGovern. “Just like their so-called plan to fight inflation was nothing more than an attempt to obstruct the Biden Administration, their so-called support for our troops is a mile wide but an inch deep. Shame on them.”
Below is a list of the House Rules Committee Republicans who voted against Strickland’s amendment to protect military pay increases:
- Rep. Burgess (R-TX)
- Rep. Reschenthaler (R-PA)
- Rep. Fischbach (R-MN)
- Rep. Massie (R-KY)
- Rep. Norman (R-SC)
- Rep. Roy (R-TX)
- Rep. Houchin (R-IN)
- Rep. Langworthy (R-NY)
- Chairman Cole (R-OK)
I wonder what the other side of the story is, what small line was included in there that was so abhorrent that even the spend it all Republicans voted it down.
That’s exactly what happens. They have other items that are tossed in and they hope nobody notices. If it was a clean bill it would have passed. It’s a great political tool to demonize the other side. People are waking up to the political dishonesty.
Nothing in it,just Repuglikans always vote against anything that might help the vets(wether they’re Democrats or Republicans),or there constituents. Reading the Congressional Record and the Senate Failed is a good habit to acquire.
I was thinking the same thing; probably slapped an irrlevant rider onto the bill that pulls at the heartstings and then attempt to shame those who vote against it, painting them as uncaring, lol.
Ben – I thought that you said you would not publish “political articles?” Unfortunately, Congresswoman has shown her partisan side in this article and if goes way beyond an informational article.
Hi Jan. Nope, I never said, or wrote, that I wasn’t accepting political articles. I did say “No election, candidate, or ballot related content, of any kind, will be published on The Suburban Times.” Rep Strickland’s press release is none of those things. Hope this clears things up. Thank you for reading The Suburban Times. -Ben
More blather from a politician who can’t bring herself to tell the whole story. This is more about Presidential executive orders on spending unilaterally than through the Constitutional path in the House of Representatives. Basic pay is only one of the benefits military members receive, such as housing and subsistence allowances (tax free) which have Cost of Living Allowances (COLA) which are adjusted for locale and inflation. That’s the proper way to address inflation as it is built into the system rather than adjusting pay which remains the same and is part of the basis for retirement. Oh those meany “Repuglikans”…..yeah right…..how about dumb and deceptive Democrats? US Army Major (R), 21 years service 1967-1988.
Strickland never saw a dollar she wouldn’t steal and give to another for political gain, calling it advocacy.
Tax-payers are on the hook for ALL of government.
Tax is a form of slavery.
An ever-increasing national debt is a blow against national security, increasing desperation and chance of war.
Though willing, no good soldier wants to be blown to smithereens for any reason, let alone fiscal irresponsibility of their “selected” leaders.
An honest responsible leader would always factor that into the equation and discourse.
Brian Borgelt
US Army Ranger
Must be why you didn’t pay taxes for years and owed so much? It was a political stand?
??? I served for 21 years in the US Army did you? I’ve bled for my Country have you? I’ve paid a lot of taxes too. Tax free incentives are used in recruitment and retention. My first Army paycheck in 1967 was $58.00….a month! In Vietnam I got “tax free” hostile fire pay ($65 a month as a reward for getting shot at) and overseas pay ($25 a month): a veritable fortune! Are you begrudging those who defend your liberties to the point of dying for those freedoms from tax free housing and subsistence? Or are you suggesting that soldiers who live on post pay taxes on their “free” housing and meals?
Unless you cheated on your taxes I’m not sure why you would be upset? BTW, you are not the only one that served in the military in war time. Kind of like the Buffalo soldiers you earlier denigrated.
“Cheated on your taxes?” What leap of logic took you to that conclusion? I did not denigrate “Buffalo soldiers” but rather the one sided justification for Strickland’s support while ignoring that less politically correct assessment of their history between 1866 and 1898: Indian Wars. Yes I am not the only one who served in war but the question is what makes you the expert on the subject?
Who the hell are you and what in the hell are you talking about dingbat?
Who the hell are you?
I already know.
I’ve paid millions, and yet for the likes of you, it will never be enough.
#%&$ you.
Who the hell are you and what in the hell are you talking about dingbat?
That was intended for “valerie”.
Game on.
Brian,
For someone who likes to point out the moral high ground and insult others you are sensitive. You have your own history and really believe those people who knew you or of you would forget? Perhaps extend the same grace to others?
Gaslight queen.
You are the reason for every misdirection we chase today.
I’ve waited for you since your kind murdered innocent people years ago.
Why don’t you share with us what you know?