Richard Shelby: “The housing crisis is real. It is not getting better.”

With inflation at the highest levels we've seen in 40 years, the request represents a cut from the 2022 level.

I'm also concerned that inflation will reduce the Army's buying power.

We also need a strong Army to deter China and respond to provocations, Iran, North Korea, and radical extremist groups.

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.