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Discretionary Spending
This is the part of the budget that lawmakers have to pass into law each year.
Revenues
This shows federal tax revenue sources that fund the federal budget.
Total Spending
This shows how all federal dollars are spent, including discretionary and mandatory programs, and interest on the debt.
Where Your Taxes Went
Ever wonder what happens to your taxes? This shows how each federal income tax dollar was spent last tax year.

April 15, 2019 is Tax Day. Do you know where your tax dollars are? Here's a hint: military contractors cost ...

April 11, 2019

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Jacobin: The Military Budget Is a Disgrace - 04/24/19
Otherwords: For Military Contractors, Tax Day is Pay Day - 04/08/19
The Guardian: Trump wants to give 62 cents of every dollar to the military. That's immoral - 03/27/19