2009 Federal Revenue and Spending Book of Charts

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Federal Spending Has Increased Steadily Regardless of Congressional Leadership

Real annual federal spending has more than quintupled since 1965 and more than doubled since 1980. Since 2006, federal spending has increased by nearly $1 trillion.

Total Federal Spending in Inflation-Adjusted Dollars (2008)

Total Federal Spending
 
 
Source: White House Office of Management and Budget.

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Federal Spending

Defense Spending Remains Below Historical Levels Despite the War on Terror



Federal Spending Grew Nearly Seven Times Faster Than Median Income



Federal Spending Is Growing Faster Than Federal Revenue



Since 9/11, Federal Spending Increased Much Faster Than Inflation



Federal Spending Has Increased Steadily Regardless of Congressional Leadership



Federal Spending per Household Is Skyrocketing



FY 2009 Had the Second-Highest Number of Earmarks in History Despite Change in Congressional Leadership



Mandatory Spending Has Increased Five Times Faster Than Discretionary Spending



Mandatory Spending Will Increase by $7,538 per Household in 2009



Medicare and Medicaid Spending Will Rise with Increasing Health Care Costs



Obama's Budget Would Return Defense Spending to Pre-9/11 Levels



Total Government Spending More Than Doubled Since 1965