Democrats are preparing to push through a massive last-minute omnibus package to avert a government shutdown before the end of the year. The 4,155-page $1.7 trillion funding bill includes some important measures, like a ban of TikTok on all government devices and reforms to the Electoral Count Act, but is also stuffed with earmarks for special interests and liberal pet projects. In other words, the bill could be a lot worse, but it could also be a lot slimmer.
Considering the economic consequences of this government’s reckless spending over the past two years, one would be forgiven for thinking Republicans might want to rein in spending a bit and assure the voters who just handed them a House majority that they’re serious about getting Washington’s finances under control. But, alas, when it comes to spending, Republicans are no different than Democrats.
