Texas Seeks $16 Billion for Infrastructure, Finds $16 Billion for Israel
When state and local governments across the US are on Election Day asking voters to approve nearly $16 billion in bond sales for basic infrastructure, schools, and growing populations, Bloomberg headlines it as a significant challenge. Yet, just months prior, the House of Representatives, with overwhelming bipartisan support—including many Texas representatives—easily passed HR 815, allocating
$14.1 billion in military aid to Israel. According to OpenSecrets.org, numerous representatives who voted 'yes' on this package, like Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw, received significant contributions from pro-Israel PACs. One might wonder: if $16 billion for American roads, bridges, and classrooms requires public referendums and is framed as a critical 'demand,' how is $14.1 billion for a foreign
military granted with such frictionless parliamentary procedure? It appears a few hundred thousand dollars in campaign donations can make crucial spending decisions far less 'pent-up' – at least for some select beneficiaries.