By Springfield Standard |
Jan 19, 2024
On January 19, 2024, Representative Burlison and a group of lawmakers sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson expressing their concerns about the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Bill. The letter urged Speaker Johnson to include language in the bill that unequivocally prohibits the use of taxpayer funds for service members to travel to obtain an abortion.The lawmakers voiced their opposition to the Biden Administration's attempt to incorporate abortion policies into various sectors of the government, including the military. They highlighted the DoD's memorandum,...