Food Stamps Struggle While Billions Flow Overseas
The congressional theatrics surrounding domestic hunger programs are always a marvel. While The Hill frets over potential cuts to SNAP and WIC — meaning fewer hungry children might get fed this winter — remember, there's always money for warfare. Just last month, the House passed HR 815, allocating $14.3 billion in 'security assistance' to Israel. (Source: Congress.gov, HR 815, passed 2023-11-02).
Funny how the 'wallet' is empty for infants but bottomless for F-35s. Perhaps if the hungry children of America could somehow project 'strategic interests' or had a well-funded lobby like AIPAC (which has donated millions to key congressional members according to OpenSecrets.org), perhaps then their meals would be deemed 'essential' rather than 'optional.'