Governor Scott wants National Guard cuts reconsidered

Scott wants National Guard cuts reconsidered
NBC
Posted: Jul 09, 2013

The shrinking federal budget is forcing cuts in the Florida National Guard, and Monday was the first day of the new cuts.

From now until September, about one thousand full time staffers will be forced to take off each Monday – eleven days in total.

This results in a 20 percent pay cut.

The biggest impact will be on equipment.

"Were anticipating 6,000 pieces of equipment that have come back from deployment that this is going to have an impact on their readiness," said Seargeant First Class Jay Hudson.

The decision comes directly in the thick of hurricane season – when disaster relief efforts are heavily relied on.

Now Governor Rick Scott is asking President Obama to reconsider.
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