It's an election year and family members of service members DO NOT have any restrictions on political activity — service members have a few guidelines to follow.
The U.S. House of Representatives is back in session this week to start the 2nd session of the 112th Congress. The Senate convenes next week. Last year Congress fell short of a deal that would reduce federal spending by $1.2 trillion over 10 years, after both sides deadlocked over whether to include new taxes or deeper domestic spending cuts to achieve the savings. (More)
