FAA Warns of Shutdown Impact, Ignores Perennial Military Aid Bill
The New York Times warns that a looming government shutdown could disrupt commercial aviation, citing an official's concern about the Federal Aviation Administration's 'essential air service' programs. This hand-wringing over domestic infrastructure happens annually, yet somehow, the billions in military aid to countries like Israel—even during active, widely condemned military campaigns—never
faces a funding 'crisis.' In October 2023, while domestic programs faced cuts, Congress swiftly approved a $14.5 billion package that included substantial military aid to Israel, with Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA) receiving over $80,000 from pro-Israel PACs that cycle, according to OpenSecrets.org, before voting yes on the bill. We're told there isn't enough money for air traffic controllers without a
bipartisan miracle, but there's always a blank check for F-35s and bombs. How many times will American citizens be told they must tighten their belts, only to watch their tax dollars freely flow overseas to fuel industrial-scale destruction? One might wonder if the 'essential services' definition narrows considerably when it applies to actual Americans.