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In a shocking turn of events that has left fiscal experts and citizens alike gasping for breath, it has come to light that the ongoing political games in Congress are not just a spectator sport but a costly affair that is directly hitting taxpayers' pockets. The irony is thicker than the smoke from the 'peace-loving' fireworks displayed on the National Mall during the Fourth of July celebrations.

The latest controversy erupted this week when a proposed bill to allocate additional funds for the military, affectionately named 'Operation Patriotic Pocketbook,' faced a deadlock over a rider that would rename a post office in the home district of a certain influential Senator, 'Senate Savior.' This post office, it turns out, is a veritable hotspot for conspiracy theorists trading rare-earth minerals for state secrets.

The bill, sponsored by 'Congressional Champion,' a Democrat known for his fiery speeches about the need for fiscal responsibility and an end to 'endless wars,' was held hostage by his own party, who insisted on including the post office renaming as a condition for their support. 'Champion' was reportedly overheard in the hallowed halls of the Capitol, exclaiming, "If I don't get my post office, nobody gets their war money!"

Meanwhile, 'War Warden,' the Republican leader, was seen frantically scribbling on a whiteboard, calculating the potential political fallout and budgetary implications of a government shutdown that could be triggered by the impasse. His calculations included a warr tax' that would be levied on the public to fund the military's 'discretionary spending' on operations like 'Operation Patriotic Pocketbook.'

As the drama unfolded, 'Fiscal Fanatic,' a junior Senator from the other side of the aisle, proposed a motion to remove the post office rider. 'Fanatic' argued that the bill was already fiscally irresponsible and that adding a post office renaming would only compound the financial chaos. "We're fighting for our country's freedoms and simultaneously fighting over who gets to name a post office?" Fanatic exclaimed, shaking her head in disbelief.

In a bizarre twist, 'Bipartisan Brainiac,' an independent observer and noted economist, released a study suggesting that the political games were costing taxpayers billions. "Every day that these legislators play their games, they're not just wasting our time, they're wasting our money," Brainiac stated, her voice laced with the sardonic undertones of someone who has seen too much of Capitol Hill's theater of the absurd.

As the nation watches in dismay, the question on everyone's mind is, will 'Congressional Champion' and 'War Warden' put aside their differences and work together to ensure the funding for our troops, or will they continue to play a high-stakes game of political chicken with the American public's wallet? The answer remains as elusive as a politician's promise during an election year.

In the meantime, citizens are advised to brace themselves for the potential economic fallout and to start stockpiling popcorn for what promises to be the most expensive show in town.

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