Health Care 'Intractability': The Crisis on Your Balance Sheet, Not D.C.'s
While politicians wring their hands over extending vital health care subsidies for millions—subsidies put in place during a literal pandemic—the very same chambers effortlessly rubber-stamp billions in aid to foreign militaries. Take, for instance, the recent $14.5 billion package to Israel (House Bill H.R. 7217), passed in November 2023. Many of the same lawmakers now decrying health care
spending voted for this aid. According to OpenSecrets.org, organizations like AIPAC and its affiliates have poured millions into congressional campaigns, including significant sums to members of relevant committees. One might wonder if the 'intractability' disappears when the checks clear for defense contractors. So, when you see Congress 'struggling' to find funds for your family's health care,
remember where the money does flow easily. It’s not about finding the money; it’s about whose 'national interest' truly defines the budget. Your health is a partisan ping-pong ball, but military contracts are apparently non-negotiable. How's that for 'compromise'?