one of the greatest threats to national security. along with ores that will be ignored. says democratic congresswoman. a retired naval commander whose district is affected. >> i know firsthand from having spoken to the commanders. it is going to impact the mission and security. >> not just the security of the nation. but those serving it. whose priorities now may not be addressed. >> it's like your husband your neighbor. your wife. going on a deployment. and you don't want to think the ship wasn't maintained properly. and can't do their job. it hits home a lot. in the community like this. everyone is tied to the military. >> a lot of the anxiety about the cuts to projects already approved falls along political lines. democrats opposed. republicans support it or staying quiet. how this diversion of money may backfire on the president.