Money for 9/11 health care was inexplicably dropped from the year-end spending bill, leaving many deeply concerned and frustrated. This omission seems particularly callous, given the sacrifices made by these first responders. The decision to cut this funding raises serious questions about priorities and the value placed on those who put their lives on the line.
The fact that funding for 9/11 health care was slated to run out around 2027, with this extension pushing that date to 2040, highlights the significance of the cut. It’s not just a minor adjustment; it’s a substantial reduction in long-term support for individuals facing serious health issues stemming from their service during and after the attacks.… Continue reading
Donald Trump and Elon Musk, disregarding a bipartisan agreement, drastically cut government funding, eliminating $190 million for children’s cancer research and provisions to curb junk fees and protect consumers from price gouging. This action also removed measures aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and ensuring fair pricing for rural internet services. The cuts resulted from a last-minute demand for a slimmed-down budget, prioritizing tax cuts for wealthy corporations over crucial public health initiatives and consumer protections. Democrats actively fought to maintain funding for these programs, while Republicans prioritized fulfilling the demands of their wealthy donors.
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The purportedly efficiency-focused “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, proposes drastic government cuts totaling $2 trillion. Their plan targets programs like veterans’ benefits and the NIH, while neglecting far larger sources of waste. Instead of addressing the Pentagon’s inefficiencies or the massive cost of wasteful tax breaks, DOGE’s focus appears to be on slashing essential services and privatizing government functions. Significant tax loopholes, such as those benefiting private retirement plans and capital gains, represent trillions in lost revenue and disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
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Matt Underwood 
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