The promise of a transparent and open legislative process has once again been broken as talks over a new debt bill have been conducted in the backroom. Despite the public outcry for more transparency in government, lawmakers have chosen to keep the details of the bill shrouded in secrecy.
The bill, which is expected to raise the debt ceiling and provide relief to the nation’s debt-ridden economy, has been the subject of much debate in recent weeks. But instead of allowing the public to have a say in the process, lawmakers have chosen to keep the negotiations behind closed doors.
This is not the first time that lawmakers have chosen to conduct their business in the backroom. In the past, bills have been passed without public input or debate, leaving citizens feeling powerless and frustrated.
The lack of transparency in the legislative process is a major concern for many Americans. It is essential that lawmakers allow the public to have a say in the process, and that they make their decisions in the open. Otherwise, citizens will continue to feel like their voices are not being heard.