As a free market-oriented conservative, I tend to cast a wary eye at government subsidy programs. With the U. S. national debt at $31 trillion, Congress should too.
Simply labeling government expenditures "investments" – as is all too often the case – shouldn't excuse taking a hard look at the effectiveness and efficiency of particular spending programs. This is true as well for "safety net" programs aimed at providing subsidies to low-income persons, such as programs providing food stamps, school lunches, or public housing.
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