tom kean absent washington: Your Wallet’s About to Take a Hit as Key Voices Go Missing
You might not know Tom Kean’s name, but his absence from the Washington power corridors this week could cost you real money. As the chairman of the 9/11 Commission and a respected voice on security and infrastructure, Kean’s no-show at critical hearings sends a worrying signal: the insider who helped protect your airport delays and bridge tolls is out of the mix. Experts say this leaves a power vacuum that lawmakers are likely to fill with rushed spending bills—bills you’ll pay for through higher taxes or inflation. With consumer prices already up, that extra $50 on your monthly Grocery bill? You can thank the quiet disappearance of influential watchdogs like Kean.