host: gregg zoroya of usa today.is article army morale low despite a six year $287 million optimism program. hello, you're on with gregg zoroya. are you with us? go ahead. caller: i would like to thank -- think of the troops could be raised if washington would stop prosecuting the 47 senators. article 14 statement three of the constitution says that washington is behind them. thank you. host: what have we heard from washington? have you heard from members of congress and the house armed services who appropriate money for the army and military? guest: the story came out yesterday and i have not heard anything. i put out feelers with army leadership to find out if they are going to take a second look at this program. i'm waiting for a response. host: if you're active duty military, give us a call at (202) 748-8000. >> -- iraq and afghanistan veterans, call is at (202) 748-8001. all others call at (202) 748-8002. we go to lake placid, florida. richard is on the line, also a veteran. caller: good morning. thank you for t

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