No U.S. Congressional Support For 'Pay Troops First' Bill

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion-7 at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, July 10, 2011 DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey

Little Support For 'Pay Troops First' Bill -- Military.com

Two weeks after a Texas congressman tried force a House vote on his bill mandating that service members be paid first in the event of a government shutdown, only nine representatives have signed on.

The so-called discharge petition requires 218 signatures.

Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, filed the bill in March only to see it stuck in committee. During a press conference on July 14 he announced he would use a House rule that allowed members to petition to get a bill onto the floor. At that time he expressed confidence that he’d have the backing, claiming he had 190 co-sponsors.

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My Comment: I am sure that our soldiers .... especially those who are based in some obscure FOB in Afghanistan .... appreciate where they stand in Congress' food chain.