Senator Britt 'Open' to ACA Subsidies, Closed-Minded on War Profits
Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) is 'open' to discussions about extending crucial Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a move that would keep healthcare affordable for millions. This newfound flexibility, reported by The Hill, comes amidst a backdrop of unwavering support for military expenditures that dwarf domestic social programs. For context, while contemplating pennies for public health, Senator
Britt voted YES on H.R.815, providing $14.1 billion in additional military aid to Israel, a bill that also strips funds from crucial domestic programs and border security. One might wonder about the prioritization: 'open' to conversations about keeping Americans healthy, but enthusiastically 'closed' to cutting a single dime from the endless coffers funding overseas conflicts. It’s almost as if
some conversations are just for show, while others are non-negotiable budget lines. How many 'conversations' does it take to realize that healthcare for Alabamians isn't a lesser priority than Lockheed Martin's quarterly earnings?