Fog Light Switch problems of the 2008 Subaru Outback

Purchased this single-owner, well-cared for Outback about 1/9/2015. I was assured all recalls had been addressed. I soon realized the low beam headlights extended the light-field for only a very short distance. (no more than 7 feet in front of car). At next oil change, asked to have them looked at/adjusted. About 2 days after that was done, I had no low-beam headlights. Told the low-beams were not "grounding". (high beams and fog lights are fine). Waited for a $300 control module part to come in but that was not the problem. Now waiting for another $300 fuse box part to come in - no guarantee that is the problem. After seeing similar car complaints on-line, realized this may be a safety issue (and a more pervasive issue) than I thought. The state of wisconsin certainly sees this as a safety issue as they issue a $187+ ticket and the driver loses 3 points. (I already got one ticket due to this problem while awaiting parts). I do not have another vehicle available and drive over 600 miles (round-trip) each weekend between work and home.