Sequestration’s Impact

This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute.

With efforts to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff” collapsing, the Pentagon faces an imminent “catastrophe.”  For months, its senior civilian and military leaders have warned that the effect of a further $500 billion in spending cuts – on top of roughly $800 billion already eliminated or in the works – will be disastrous for America’s military and security.

Yesterday, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced that massive government layoffs may not occur immediately, but could be forthcoming.  He promised that, if that happens, advance notice will be given.

Unfortunately, the industrial base underpinning our armed forces has already begun what may be one million such layoffs. And Team Obama’s pre-election machinations kept most of those employees from getting the warnings required by law.  Consequently, sequestration will harm our economy and devastate the common defense. This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute.  Learn more at SecureFreedomRadio.com.