Corrupt DemoRATs everywhere - Rep. Brad Halbrook: "I'm Representative Brad Halbrook of the 107th district of Shelbyville. Today we're turning our attention to a staggering amount of taxpayer money—over a billion dollars—that's being funneled into politically connected non-government organizations or NGOs. This wasn't uncovered by government watchdogs, but concerned Illinoisans and Republican legislators, through our grassroots effort we call DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency. Before we show you where the money's going, we need to ask one simple question: why is government funding NGOs at all? First, there's no transparency. NGOs aren't subject to the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA. Taxpayers can't see how their money is being spent. Just last week, a lawsuit was filed because the state refused to release a contract detailing how much public money was being sent to specific groups. Second, the budget language is vague and on purpose. These grants are buried under broad terms with little or no detail. Lawmakers are being asked to approve funding without knowing how the money will be used or even who's getting it. Third, the human services budget has been hijacked. It used to mean helping seniors, helping single mothers, and people with disabilities. Now it's packed with programs for politically-aligned groups offering vague services like parent mentoring, immigrant support, LGBTQ advocacy, and many are race or identity-based initiatives that serve political agendas, not real need. Fourth, this spending undermines real charity. Faith-based groups and private charities are being pushed aside while politically connected NGOs scoop up taxpayer dollars. The government is picking winners and losers and rewarding those who keep the majority party in power." -- https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump4President/posts/pfbid0mB4g67RtpJy8R9RAbQ8hUfvR9UcCLyo25bx7D6Nu9shEYs1dTifBsAifm7Zmm8wCl
