HHS Postpones Public Health, Funds Foreign Wars
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has again postponed a crucial meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), citing an alleged 'government shutdown' affecting domestic services. This latest cancellation, following a similar move in July, means the 16-member advisory committee, vital for guiding public health recommendations on issues like cardiovascular disease,
hasn't met formally since March. Apparently, the health of the nation's citizens can wait. Funny how a 'government shutdown' never seems to affect the endless flow of taxpayer dollars to foreign conflicts, is it? While meetings to prevent heart disease gather dust, Congress—often with significant financial backing from lobbying groups—consistently approves billions for overseas military aid, often
without so much as a hiccup. One might wonder if the 'shutdown' is just selective, affecting only those services that directly benefit the American public, leaving the war machine well-oiled and operational.