On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
To eliminate this restriction, we support a statutory change to allow the Secretary of Defense to order Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine reservists to active duty.
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congress.govTo eliminate this restriction, we support a statutory change to allow the Secretary of Defense to order Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine reservists to active duty.
Senator Burris discusses the need for statutory changes for reservists' active duty during emergencies.
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