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20% of federal expenditures are for defense. The oft-sited 50% is discretionary budget, which doesn't include things such as social security, welfare, etc.
by sbov 16y ago
20% of federal expenditures are for defense. The oft-sited 50% is discretionary budget, which doesn't include things such as social security, welfare, etc.
- grandalf 16y agoNot to nitpick, but: - 20% is still the biggest single item in the budget. - Many military-related expenses are not being paid for at present and will need to be paid for with future taxes.