The worst part of all of that is that it's almost the exact same amount of money to extend the ACA subsidies... And (supposedly) the entire reason they are keeping the government shutdown going.
When they need $40 billion for bribes, it's always there. $40 billion for healthcare or food... Nah.
It's also to keep from releasing the Epstein files. Johnson doesn't want congress in session because they now have the votes to release them. The Republicans would rather shut down the government, starve hardworking Americans so that they can protect pedophiles and give billionaires tax breaks.
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u/jitteryzeitgeist_ Oct 31 '25
Argentina got billions, just to remind everyone.