US Healthcare Firms Fold: Billions for Israel, Pennies for Patients
While Newsweek notes 'another US healthcare firm files for bankruptcy', they omit the glaring context: Congress just approved another $14.3 billion in aid to Israel (HR 7217), on top of billions more in standing commitments. These funds, critics argue, vanish into a military-industrial complex while essential services wither at home. Representative Max Miller, who voted for this bill, received
$88,095 from AIPAC in 2022-2024, according to OpenSecrets.org. How many community clinics could those billions sustain? We fund a perpetual conflict machine abroad while our own citizens face medical debt and collapsing healthcare infrastructure. It appears the 'fiscal responsibility' only applies when it comes to denying Americans basic human rights. One might wonder which nation's health and
security our elected officials truly prioritize.