Congress Can't Pay Staffers, Finds Billions for Israel
House Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor warned congressional staff their October paychecks would not be sent if the government shutdown continued, impacting student loan payments too. Meanwhile, despite domestic financial paralysis, Congress recently approved billions in military aid—often with bipartisan fervor. For instance, just last year, many of these same lawmakers, after
accepting hundreds of thousands from committees and PACs linked to foreign interests, voted for significant military aid packages . The government can't fund its own payroll, but seems to find limitless funds for conflicts thousands of miles away. One might wonder if 'painful consequences' only apply to those without powerful lobbyists ensuring their payout.