It should be noted that the US decided not to extend the universal free school meals program, because it was "too expensive" at $11B. They also stopped the expanded and early payment of family tax credits, causing a double-whammy hit to poor families (then pile on inflation/food prices, and gas prices). But $50B to large monopolistic companies isn't "too expensive," and we can afford that.
Unfortunately 52 senators get to control the agenda, and they get to decide what is "affordable" and "too expensive."
Unfortunately 52 senators get to control the agenda, and they get to decide what is "affordable" and "too expensive."