Let’s see what the USCG can do with 12% less money. Cutting that amount has been routine for businesses under Obama.
It’s called “tightening the belt”, government ought to try it sometime.
No they can't! First for the one that stated USCG is DOD, it is not. It is part of homeland security. My niece has been in the coast Guard close to ten years with an E-5 frozen rank the last several years. She is high on her scores and is a Machinist Mate. Rank is just not available because of the severe cuts the Coast Guard has received under Homeland security. Ships and boats are dry docked for parts not available until the next budget cycle.She has completed requirements for time aboard ship serving in Hawaii on patrol boats and cutters, and Alaska where she was involved in some of the most dangerous rescues. I know, I was up with her at night on the phone after some of them.