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Adding to the mistrust, many members of Congress—who should represent the constituents they serve—appear disengaged. The notion that they may be voting on legislation they haven't fully read is alarming. The proposed legislation, with its $110 billion in unfunded expenditures, raises further eyebrows. As the article’s tone reflects, lawmakers can no longer hide behind traditional narratives when they disregard financial prudence—a principal tenet their campaigns often promised.