Tax Hike for Illegal Immigrant Welfare: A $2.4 Trillion Debate Divides America

A proposed bill aiming to expand welfare benefits to undocumented immigrants has sparked intense debate in the US. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would increase the national deficit by $2.4 trillion and leave 11 million people uninsured. Critics argue the bill unfairly prioritizes undocumented immigrants over legal citizens, while supporters emphasize the humanitarian need for healthcare access. "This bill is a fiscally irresponsible disaster that will hurt American taxpayers," said one critic. However, supporters counter that providing healthcare is a moral imperative. The debate underscores the complex interplay of economic concerns, social justice, and immigration policy in the US.