US Interior Dept. Paused Layoffs While Funds Flow Across Oceans
While federal workers face uncertainty and potential unemployment, the U.S. continues its financial commitments abroad with unwavering zeal. For instance, just this year, Congress approved a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel (HR 7217), much of it military. This sum dwarfs any Interior Department budget woes, making one wonder where Washington's priorities truly lie. It appears keeping park
rangers employed is a luxury, while sending billions for foreign defense is a non-negotiable, often influenced by powerful lobbying like AIPAC, which spent over $3.5 million on lobbying in 2023 alone ( OpenSecrets.org ). How many domestic jobs could $14.3 billion save? Apparently, fewer than zero, if the alternative is not funding another nation's military.