What’s the big hurry? Defeating COVID-19 is proving to be harder than thought and no one knows what the Taliban, al-Qaida, China and Russia may try in the next few months. But Democrats in Congress proceed as if spending $3.5 trillion on social, entitlement and green programs is the nation’s greatest imperative. They are insisting the spending be agreed to in the next few weeks.
Passport renewals are taking over six months and the IRS is struggling to correct errors related to stimulus and tax law changes. No one can hire help. So how (and how well) can we expect these massive new programs to be designed and implemented in short order?
Congress has an alternative. The House can approve the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package already approved by the Senate and take more time to design a second massive package if they have the votes. The panic and push to spend as much and as fast as possible is not reflective of good leadership nor good governance. Join me in contacting our senators and representatives and telling them that we are in no rush and would rather see smart, thoughtful and responsible action. The Democrats hold their majorities until next November. What’s the big hurry?
