Senator Merkley and colleagues request CBO investigation into costs of Trump's National Guard deployments to U.S. cities.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Merkley leads request for CBO investigation: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) has spearheaded a petition, supported by several Senate colleagues, urging the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to examine the financial implications of deploying National Guard troops to various U.S. cities under the Trump Administration. Cities cited include Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Concerns over military deployment: The senators emphasized that the mobilization of National Guard personnel domestically raises fiscal, legal, and constitutional issues, advocating for transparency about the costs of such operations, as they believe public funds should be accounted for appropriately.
Previous actions for accountability: This request follows Merkley’s earlier demand for an inquiry into the legality of deploying military forces within U.S. borders for domestic security, highlighting the need for congressional oversight and transparency regarding military readiness and deployment practices.
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