federal spending
National budget expenditures
Federal spending is money disbursed by a national government—in American usage, specifically the U.S. federal government as distinct from state and local governments.
It covers everything from defense and Social Security to infrastructure and foreign aid.
Federal spending on healthcare has increased dramatically.
Debates about federal spending often center on deficits, priorities, and the proper role of government.
- appropriationsDesignated funds for purposes
- healthcare fundingMoney supporting medical services
- taxationCompulsory government revenue collection
- auditsFormal account inspections
- defense budgetFunds allocated for armed forces
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- State EconomiesGDP, tax revenue, economic development, job growth, unemployment rate
- Budget Processbudget process, budget reform, budget analysis, appropriations, deficit
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Funding outside public markets
household spending · consumer spending · business investment · private enterprise
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Levies imposed by central government
budget cuts · spending cuts · austerity · fiscal restraint · deficit reduction
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