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US faces domestic welfare crisis despite global power

The United States faces a paradox of immense power coupled with domestic deficiencies in essential services. Despite significant spending and advanced technology, many Americans struggle to access adequate healthcare, leading to bankruptcies, and face food insecurity, with millions losing federal assistance. This situation highlights a disconnect between the nation's global capabilities and its ability to provide basic welfare for its citizens. AI

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US faces domestic welfare crisis despite global power

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Lo ·

    Despite immense power, the US delivers neither butter nor bullets

    In America today, many low-income workers and households can’t get adequate healthcare or pay for food. Depending on who you ask, medical costs are the number one cause or at least among the top causes of bankruptcy for families. This is despite the United States spending more on…