As the government shutdown drags into its second week, military credit unions and Republican lawmakers are raising the alarm over the real-world consequences for America’s armed forces. With active-duty service members set to miss their paychecks starting October 15, frustration is mounting at what critics are calling the “Schumer Shutdown.”
The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), which represents over 180 credit unions serving military personnel and their families, issued a warning Tuesday about the growing strain on troops.
“Shutdowns don’t just disrupt budgets—they disrupt lives,” said Jason Stverak, DCUC’s Chief Advocacy Officer. “Our troops shouldn’t have to worry about whether their next paycheck will arrive while they’re standing watch for our nation. Credit Unions will be there for them, but it’s time for Congress to end the gridlock and get the government back to work.”
The concerns come as Congress remains deadlocked, with Democrats refusing to support a Republican-backed continuing resolution that would fund the government at current levels through November. Instead, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his party are demanding the inclusion of unrelated left-wing policy riders, including extended Obamacare subsidies and changes to Medicaid rules.
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), a leading voice on military issues and chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, called out Schumer directly.
“Chuck Schumer cares more about avoiding a primary from AOC than he does about supporting our troops and ensuring they get their paychecks on time,” said Cotton. “Schumer and the Democrats should end the Schumer Shutdown immediately.”
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