I think this op-ed is a set up piece so Harriet and others can claim in the coming campaign season to say "I voted not to raid it!" . It's a ploy to play the good guys.

What you won't hear in the fall is how the minority members held the CBR hostage to force a PF earnings reserve draw which will likely be voted on and approved in late June to avoid a government shutdown. 

Of course this is gazing into a crystal ball right now. But lately it seems my crystal ball has been fairly accurate as of late.