U.S. Coast Guard Commandant warns shutdown weakens national security, forces unpaid work

Name: U.S. Coast Guard Commandant warns shutdown weakens national security, forces unpaid work
Uploaded: 2026-02-13T17:24:40Z
Duration: 20 s
Description: Admiral Kevin Lunday, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, testifies on Capitol Hill, stating that appropriation disruptions hinder their ability to conduct operations and rebuild readiness. He highlights the unfair financial hardship for Coast Guard personnel who will work without pay during a shutdown.

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Admiral Kevin Lunday, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, testifies on Capitol Hill, stating that appropriation disruptions hinder their ability to conduct operations and rebuild readiness. He highlights the unfair financial hardship for Coast Guard personnel who will work without pay during a shutdown.