Bush somehow discovers an extra $160M to throw around

We didn't have billions to fight global warming, but we somehow found billions for an unnecessary war in Iraq. Just the same, Bush and the GOP don't have any problem at all with millions of Americans having their personal data stolen and lost week after week after week after week but now that they feel pressure over the VA data loss, they take money away from food stamps and student loans to help with credit counseling for veterans who were impacted.

Now I sympathize with those vets but what the hell is wrong with having a plan for all Americans? I know flag burning is an issue that everyone in the country wants to talk about because it's happening on every doorstep of America, but can't Congress and the WH find a few minutes to put together a comprehensive data protection plan for everyone? I suppose when you are beholden to special interests that fund your political campaigns it's just a lot easier to spend taxpayer money instead of demanding a comprehensive program that might force those financial donors to spend money protecting data. It's just another knee jerk reaction by a rudderless team who are drifting.