Pentagon Tells Members Of Congress To Limit Their Trips To Afghanistan Because Of The Security Situation

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Politico: Pentagon caps congressional travel to Afghanistan

The Pentagon is asking members of Congress to limit their trips to Afghanistan over the next few months as the Taliban prepares to ramp up its attacks during the summer fighting season.

The military has urged lawmakers in years past to cut down on visits to Afghanistan during the fighting season, but this latest request comes at an especially sensitive time in the 15-year war.

The U.S. military acknowledges the security situation in Afghanistan deteriorated last year after President Barack Obama declared an end to the U.S. combat mission. And the new top U.S. commander there, Army Gen. John Nicholson, is now working on a 90-day assessment, due late this month or early next, of the current plan to reduce the U.S. troop presence at the end of the year.

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Update #1: Military Officials Urge Lawmakers to Limit Travel to Afghanistan (Washington Free Beacon)
Update #2: Pentagon asks Congress to limit Afghanistan trips (USA Today)

WNU Editor: This is the Pentagon's way of politely telling Congress that they are not wanted.