2009 Federal Revenue and Spending Book of Charts

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

Between 1965 and 2008, mandatory spending per household increased $10,777. This was mainly driven by the increasing costs of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. In 2009, spending from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and President Obama's $250 billion placeholder for additional stabilization efforts will increase mandatory spending to $21,324 per household.

Mandatory Spending per Household in Inflation-Adjusted Dollars (2008)

Mandatory Spending
 
 
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 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