2009 Federal Revenue and Spending Book of Charts

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Total Government Spending More Than Doubled Since 1965

The total spending burden on American households has grown 140 percent to $41,219 per household since 1965. State and local spending per household has increased 160 percent, while federal spending has increased 128 percent.

Total Federal and Combined State and Local Spending per Household

Spending per Household
 
 
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; White House Office of Management and Budget; 2009 Economic Report of the President.

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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