In 2024, the Veterans’ Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996 accounted for nearly $120 million in government funds despite its appropriations being authorized through 1998

Summary

Vivek Ramaswamy, recently appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed defunding federal programs that lack current congressional authorization.

This could affect programs like veterans’ healthcare, NASA, and early education initiatives, which still receive funding despite expired authorizations.

Ramaswamy argues that cutting these programs could save billions, and he’s committed to targeting expenditures that “don’t advance the interests of American citizens.”

DOGE, co-led by Elon Musk, aims to curb government spending, with Musk estimating potential cuts of up to $2 trillion.

  • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
    63·
    6 days ago

    I sure as fuck didn’t, I voted against every single fascist asshole on my balot. I’m just angry.

    • Kalkaline @leminal.space
      17·
      6 days ago

      Thanks for voting. You’re justified in being angry. There’s a lot to be angry about. Right now we need to focus on blocking every action of this government. We need to shine a light on candidates doing the right thing and bring them up to positions of leadership.

    • krashmo@lemmy.world
      183·
      6 days ago

      So did I but unfortunately we lost. That’s democracy in action. The country we live in (the collective we) asked for this.

    • skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de
      32·
      6 days ago

      Collectively protest the most American way possible. Stop buying anything but the essentials. Don’t cut out life enjoyment, but make sure it’s for as few dollars as possible. This fucks with the supply chains and their precious stocks.

      • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        6 days ago

        I already do that cause I’m broke as shit 😅 most of what I let myself buy is stuff that makes it a little easier to manage my sleep disorder