Hey there! Have you ever heard someone call something ‘big’ and ‘beautiful’, but then you find out it’s not so great after all? 😕
Well, recently, U.S. President Donald Trump called a new bill ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ (or OBBB for short). But many people are worried that this bill might actually hurt lots of Americans, especially those who need help the most.
What’s in this big bill? Good question! The bill includes tax cuts, which means some people will pay less money to the government. But here’s the thing: the richest people seem to get the biggest tax cuts. Meanwhile, spending cuts mean less money for things like healthcare and education that help people who aren’t so rich.
The bill also plans to spend a lot more money on the military—over $1 trillion! 💰 That’s a huge amount! In fact, it would mean that 63% of the government’s extra spending money goes to the military. That leaves less money for things like schools, helping people in need, and protecting the environment.
Scientists and researchers are also concerned. Agencies that support important research, like the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, might get less money. That could mean fewer discoveries and less progress in medicine and technology. 🧪🔬
Why does this matter to the world? The bill might affect how the U.S. helps other countries. With less money for helping others and more focus on the military, some worry that the U.S. is stepping back from being a global leader in things like fighting poverty and tackling climate change. 🌍
So, while the bill is called ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’, many people think it might be ‘One Big, Ugly Bill’ instead. They feel it’s important to think carefully about how laws like this affect everyone, not just a few people.
It’s important for all of us to understand what’s happening and to care about how decisions made by leaders affect people everywhere. What do you think about this bill? 🤔
Reference(s):
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