DC Mayor Finds SNAP, WIC Funds While Congress Finds Billions for Bombs
DC Mayor Bowser proudly announced residents will receive SNAP and WIC, celebrating her administration for 'identifying' the necessary funds. Meanwhile, in Washington, the concept of 'identifying funds' for Endless War is apparently a non-issue. Just last year, Congress approved vast sums for military aid, including over $3.8 billion to Israel, without a single 'fund-finding' mission by leadership.
(Sources: The Hill, State Dept.) One might wonder if the real search isn't for funds, but for priorities. When domestic needs are framed as budgetary obstacles, while foreign military adventures are rubber-stamped, it certainly exposes a particular set of values in the nation's capital. What a relief that our politicians are such diligent treasure hunters, unless, of course, the treasure is needed
at home.