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Originally Posted by EODguy
You are correct. I thought the foreign pork money was in the 900bn.
I still say that any kind of money going out of the government coffers to a foreign entity should only happen once things are covered for Americans. If this Pakistan gender study money, etc. was not in the other bill then raising the money for those who need it wouldn't be such a fight.
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I agree there are problems at home that don't seem to be addressed as well as they could be but that is not to say there aren't programs attempting to do so. They aren't ignored.
Money spent abroad, among other things, is to build loyalty on a broad basis and with our allies. It is also focused on expanding democracy.
IMO it is necessary to do both and I think that is possible. It is a matter of budget focus and bi-partisan support of targeted, effective programs.