There is a price to pay for the culture of corruption that pervades the Republican-dominated federal government and we see it in every major issue we face. Big Oil, protected by Republicans, reaped $100 billion in profits in 2005 while middle class families pay more for gas and heat. In health care, HMOs have benefited from a $10 billion slush fund in the Medicare bill. Yet there are seniors who face gaps in their coverage and skyrocketing prescription drug costs.
And then there is our national debt. On one side are the special interests and multimillionaires who have received tremendous tax breaks over the last five years. On the other side are our children and grandchildren who will pay for these tax cuts when they inherit billions in debt.
We are seeing what happens when lawmakers and lobbyists conspire to put the needs of special interests before the needs of the American people.