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Federal Revenue
Taxes & Tax Rates
Federal Spending
Budget Comparisons
Projected Spending
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Federal Spending Has Increased Steadily Regardless of Congressional Leadership
Real annual federal spending has more than tripled since 1965 and has nearly doubled since 1980.
Total Federal Spending, in Billions,1965–2008
Source: Outlays from FY 2009 Historical Tables, Budget of the United States Government, Table 8.1.