The Providence Journal Aid bill will benefit special interests, not taxpayers The $900-billion bill for aid is the same bill from August. The spending bill of $1.4 trillion was written and promoted by paid lobbyists. Our congressmen did NOT write the bill. Special interests did. There are millions and millions of taxpayer dollars going abroad. Why? This country is in a crisis. Why are we spending tax dollars on inconsequential programs abroad? Our road and highway systems are deplorable. Our schools and hospitals across the country need major improvement and rebuilding. This enormous package in the amount of $2.3 trillion was promoted by Ms. Pelosi and approved by Mr. McConnell.