Do you remember the days when Government was boring? Not too long ago, stuffy Washington power struggles would sooner put you to sleep than have you glued to your phone or television. Sure, Netflix’s House of Cards played like a Shakespearean drama, but now it’s The West Wing that feels like utter fantasy. Today’s political brinksmanship is taking a toll on the entire government, and not just the parts you’d expect. Boring, yet critical, components of our government are now failing the American people because politics are being placed ahead of public service. Look at the tawdry drama that has overtaken the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), now threatening the finances of all Americans.
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