Congress Finds Money for War, Not Their Own Workers
When Congress can’t agree on basic funding for its own government, hundreds of thousands of federal employees face layoffs, or worse, working without pay. The latest Bloomberg report confirms this grim cycle, noting the highest jobless claims since 2018-2019. (Turns out, 'essential workers' are only essential until the next political stalemate.) Yet, somehow, the legislative machine never grinds
to a halt when it comes to appropriating billions for foreign military aid. While federal families struggle, US foreign aid packages—like the $14 billion to the Netanyahu government, approved by many politicians who can't seem to pass a domestic budget—sail through with bipartisan vigor. One might assume maintaining a functioning government workforce would be a strategic priority over, say,
funding another nation's military. Apparently, priorities are clear: domestic stability is optional, but unwavering support for certain foreign interests is enshrined in stone. It's almost as if some votes are more motivated by PAC money than by constituents' well-being. According to OpenSecrets, political action committees spent over $1.7 billion on federal elections in 2022. Clearly, some
investments yield quicker, more decisive returns.