Originally Posted by
Deathray
Not optimistic. Just realistic. In fact, as a taxpayer, I’m appalled it’s even being considered. But, to those on the Hill, a few billion dollars is “decimal dust” and can be spared for their own political gain. Maybe not “zero” furloughs but probably some sort of percentage cap.
Why would you be appalled as a taxpayer when federal money is being used to support businesses during a crisis? The federal government issues the currency it uses, taxes are not used for federal spending.