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There really isn't any non-discretionary spending. The closest we have is payments specified in international treaties, and even that can simply not be paid. Al
by burfog 8y ago
There really isn't any non-discretionary spending. The closest we have is payments specified in international treaties, and even that can simply not be paid. All the rest is just a couple congressional votes and a presidential signature away from being eliminated.
- nhebb 8y agoMedicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are considered mandatory spending because politicians tend to like being reelected.
- kasey_junk 8y agoThat and it doesn’t go through the standard appropriations process.