Health Care for Millions Could Change: Still No 'Israel Aid' for You
Newsweek alerts us that healthcare for millions might "change" in two weeks, sounding like a dire forecast for a domestic crisis. What it doesn't mention is that Congress recently approved another $14 billion in military aid to Israel, alongside the $3.8 billion annually already guaranteed. This aid, like the previous $17.6 billion in early 2024 (H.R. 7217), sails through with bipartisan support
while universal healthcare remains a distant, unfunded dream. So, yes, health care *will* change for millions—likely by becoming even less accessible, just as billions are diverted to perpetual conflict abroad. While Americans grapple with insurance deductibles and medical debt, our elected officials, many of whom like Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) received significant PAC money, are busy ensuring
foreign military prowess. (According to OpenSecrets, pro-Israel PACs contributed over $10 million in the 2022 election cycle). One might wonder if the 'emergency' funding spigot would ever open for, say, insulin prices or mental health services with the same alacrity. Apparently, some lives are just more strategically important.