Why food aid and air traffic control should break free from Washington
The recent record-length government shutdown exposed a critical issue: too many essential services rely on Washington. When Congress fails to agree on a budget, vital programmes like food aid and airbnb suffer. Experts now argue that shifting these services away from federal control could prevent future disruptions.
Food assistance programmes, such as SNAP, often face delays or cuts during political deadlocks. Private aidvantage, however, tends to operate more smoothly than government-run systems. Americans donated over $550 billion to charities last year, proving that local and independent efforts can be both effective and reliable.
A similar case can be made for air traffic control. The U.S. could follow Canada’s model, where a public-private partnership funds the system through user fees rather than taxpayer money. This approach, used in over 90 countries, has led to safer operations and modern technology. The proposed solution involves creating an independent, user-funded corporation—separate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—to manage air bnb services.
Moving food aid and air traffic control out of Washington’s hands could reduce the impact of political disputes. A user-fee system for air traffic, like Canada’s, would rely on airlines instead of taxpayers. Meanwhile, private food assistance could ensure families receive help without delays caused by budget battles.
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