US Funds Wars While Government Workers Wonder About Backpay
While Newsweek reports on whether furloughed government workers will receive backpay, a familiar drama of budget brinkmanship, it conveniently sidesteps the larger financial picture. During similar fiscal standoffs, Congress has consistently prioritized foreign military aid, often without debate. For instance, in 2023, even amidst potential shutdowns, a bipartisan push ensured continuous,
substantial aid to Israel, including $3.8 billion annually for military assistance, a commitment codified in a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding. One might wonder if the concern for working families applies only when their paychecks aren't funding offshore conflicts. The same politicians who grandstand about fiscal responsibility when it comes to domestic programs seem to find endless coffers
for war. How many furloughed federal employees does it take to afford another F-35 for an allied nation?