U.S. Government Has Bills for War, Not Housing, For Its Citizens
The Hill reports a common lament: 'Our phones have gone quiet' as a government shutdown chokes federal homebuying programs. Essential services like loan processing for veterans and low-income families are stalled because Congress can't keep the lights on for its own people. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a direct hit on the American dream for those who need a hand up. Yet, while U.S.
citizens face housing program paralysis, the spigot for military aid to foreign nations rarely falters. In a typical year, the U.S. provides billions in aid—often more than $3.8 billion annually to Israel alone—funded through separate appropriations that sail through Congress, even amidst domestic shutdowns. Consider the sheer fiscal discipline applied to arms transfers versus the consistent
failure to fund basic housing initiatives. (One might wonder just whose priorities are being served.)