Congressman will turn over comments from Iowans to Pentagon next week
Washington, D.C. - After receiving hundreds of impassioned responses from people all over the state opposed to cuts to the Iowa National Guard, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today is announcing that he will turn over those personal stories to Secretary Chuck Hagel at the Department of Defense next Thursday, April 3?leaving just one more week for Iowans to express their opposition to those cuts.
"From reading the responses I've already received, it's clear Iowans appreciate and need the service and protection the Iowa National Guard provides," Braley said. "The Iowa National Guard bravely and selflessly serves Iowa's communities and our nation every single day, and I'm glad so many Iowans spoke out in support of the Guard. It's time the Pentagon hears from Iowa on this issue."
Braley has already received hundreds of responses from Iowans on the proposed cuts to the Iowa National Guard including personal stories of the positive impact the Guard has had on families and communities during times of natural disasters and conflicts abroad.
Additional stories can be shared on his website at: braley.house.gov
Earlier this month, Braley asked Iowans to share their experiences and thoughts regarding the Iowa National Guard in the wake of proposed cuts.
Braley has been a consistent advocate for Iowa's National Guard. In February, Braley sent a letter to US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel outlining his opposition to cuts to Iowa's National Guard forces as the Department of Defense looks to reduce spending.
In December of 2012 he joined Rep. Tom Latham in efforts to block cuts to the Des Moines Air National Guard.
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