Posted on 05/25/2016 5:32:21 AM PDT by HomerBohn
In what can only be described as a disgusting move on the part of the united States Senate, they took money from cuts to military veterans in the 2016 budget in order to fund the resettlement of Afghan interpreters to the united States.
The Special Immigrant Visa program allows Afghan interpreters who aide the U.S. government to get out of harm's way by resettling in the United States, and last year the Senate authorized a major expansion of the program. The $336 million price tag of the expansion fell on U.S. military veterans in the form of increased pharmacy co-pays, The Daily Caller News Foundation has learned.
"That's bullshit," former Army combat veteran Alex Plitsas told TheDCNF. "Military families shouldn't be paying for the SIV program through a pseudo tax. The program should be funded outright because of the service our interpreters rendered. This is infuriating."
Last year's defense bill increased co-pays for military families, saving the government about $1.5 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). A portion of the money saved was used to pay for the extra Afghan visas, a spokesman for the Armed Services Committee told TheDCNF, although the bulk of the money went elsewhere. Budget caps require lawmakers offset increases in spending with budget cuts.
This is all about the Judiciary Committee's consideration of expanding this same program into 2017.
You might guess that John "Songbird" McCain is at the center of the push, along with Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Both senators are pushing for more visas, on top of the 7,000 already allocated through Fiscal Year 2017. However, neither of the senators have publicly addressed how to pay for it.
The CBO estimates the proposed increase would bring the cost of the program up to $446 million over the next ten years, from its current cost of $336 million.
So, as far as I'm concerned, how can any veteran or American support such representatives who care more for America's enemies than they do their own veterans? Shame on those who support this!
On top of everything, I want to ask these senators where they are getting their authority to spend this money to bring foreigners to the US. They certainly didn't get that authority in the US Constitution!
"Senate Republicans recognize the contribution of certain Afghan citizens who have been helpful to our war effort," a spokesman for Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, who sits on the Armed Services Committee, told TheDCNF. "However, any bill to expand the SIV program should contain acceptable offsets and go through regular order through the Judiciary Committee."
No, Senator Wicker! There is no authority in the Constitution for this to even be considered. If individuals want to help Afghans, fine. However, this is a usurpation of the Constitution to fund such migrations and rob those who have served to protect America. Again, shame on the US Senate for even considering these measures.
America's veterans are committing suicide 22 times a day and those who represent us are more concerned with spending our money unconstitutionally to bring Afghan interpreters over here than they are getting the Veterans Administration in order and caring for those who have served America faithfully.
Am I the only one that sees a problem with what is being considered here?
Perhaps, these senators would do well to learn something from Col. Davy Crockett.
(Watch video at link)
Take money from politicians' pay , as it amounts to unearned income anyway, but don't use it to resettle Muslims in this country. Send them to a Muslim country.
Wait a frwaking minute, don’t Republicans control the Senate? Yes we do!
McConnel HAS to go and Paul Ryan over in the House side.
And yet obama can find billions for illegals and to import muslim “refugees”
This is what happens when a traitor is elected to the senate for life.
Want another slap in the face? Wait until Target and all the other American principle hating companies start taking tax deductions to pay for transgender facilities.
sooooooo McJuan is in on this. surprise...... surprise.
Come ON Arizona, how about dumping him this go around in the primary.
Let’s see... how about anyone with Facebook or Twitter post this disgust so the entire millenial, social media followers can pass this around.
I’ve written to my state rep / Sensenbrenner and to my Senator Ron Johnson to STOP IMMEDIATELY bringing in refugees. Beyond disgusting and they wonder why Trump is popular. Grrrr.
As the government of Trashcanistan inevitably fails, Afghani interpreters, who worked with and for our troops, face vicious retaliation from the Taliban and Al Qaeda. We owe them. I think this is a good use of Federal money, even if they are Moslems. .
you remember that Afghan who saved the Lone Survivor?
well now he’s a huge ingrate and can never shut up about how he’s owed more free stuff.
I can’t believe we’re going to take in hundreds of these dancing boy humpers.
I think I’m going to be sick.
Wow this is costing my family over $1,000 a year !
Does the senate ever do anything good?
No. Never.
Former Continental Army Captain Daniel Shays of Massachusetts was most definitely on the right track 230 years ago — Apparently politicians are pulling the same $hit that they were pulling 230 years ago. Same $hit, different politicians!!!
The EPA fine for the Gold King mine disaster should be paid from EPA budget and staff and those BILLIONS should go to the Veterans.
(and VA Hospital construction should go to the Army COE)
Senator John mcCain, criminal-at-large via Keating Five,
Always have been giving the military vets NOTHIING but jive,
Once again, with shortened arms a-swingin’,
Steals from vets while singin’.
Coming from a Republican Senate.
Now that’s a home run Homer.
They voluntarily worked fo rthe US (to make A LOT of money). Suddenly, after their job ends, they claim that their lives are in danger.
Why did they take the job in the first palce?
I would just tell them to FO.
Ah, the wages of Empire.
Placemark
So Afghan interpreters who risked their lives to help the US military are now our enemies? This guy is an idiot.
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