Discretionary Spending Cuts Alone Will Not Balance the Budget
Annual spending on entitlement programs is massive compared to other federal spending priorities. Cutting discretionary spending is necessary, but cuts to foreign aid alone or pulling out of Afghanistan will not close the deficit. Entitlement programs must be reformed.
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ANNUAL SPENDING (2012)
Source: Office of Management and Budget.