“budget” Charts
The $56 Billion "Intelligence" Boom for Private Contractors »
According to the New York Times, "Seventy percent of America’s intelligence budget now flows to private contractors. Going by this…
What's The Biggest Problem Facing the Nation? »
Are Americans unable to come together to decide on a single top problem facing the nation, or are there simply…
A Real Public Education Report Card »
Wouldn’t it be great if we could see how well students are performing across generations? And wouldn’t it be even…
Our Federal #Budget On The Cutting Room Floor ... Or Is It? »
When it comes to the federal budget deficit, Americans hold some contradictory views. The majority of the public believes that…
Where the Money Goes: Share of Federal Spending by Category »
The federal government spends a lot of money: $3.5 trillion this year. Two-thirds goes to pay for benefits programs, including…
Danger on the Third Rail »
For far too long politicians have considered entitlement spending to be the third-rail of politics: touch it, and your future…
Share of Federal Revenues from Various Sources »
This year, about 46% of all revenues come from the individual income tax, 34% from the Social Security/Medicare payroll tax…
America: Our Shifting Priorities »
For the first time since 2013, Americans' focus has shifted away from the economy as the United States' top priority.…
Federal Tax Revenue 2015: $3.3 Trillion »
This is how President Obama proposes collecting $3.34 trillion in tax revenue in fiscal year 2015. Tax revenue will cover…
Who Speaks for the Abused? »
These facts are horrifying, and yet Florida's budget for their Department of children and families (DCF) is $80 million dollars…
Health as a Percentage of Total Federal Spending »
In 1962, before Medicare and Medicaid got going, overall health spending (Medicare, Medicaid, VA, government employees health insurance, etc.) amounted…
Interest as a Percentage of All Federal Outlays »
There are two reasons that interest rates represents a growing slice of the federal budget: (1) As long as the…
Fed. Gov't, Largest US Purchaser, Buys Like Mom & Pop Store »
Many American families know that buying in bulk can substantially cut their grocery bill. And yet, in the federal government,…
Discretionary Spending 2015: $1.15 Trillion »
This is how President Obama proposes allocating $1.16 trillion in discretionary spending in fiscal year 2015. Discretionary spending, which accounts…
Battle of the Budgets: Ryan vs. Obama »
Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget for the next ten years presents a vastly different picture than President Obama’s. Ryan’s budget would…
3 Cents »
Could the sequester have been avoided? Yes! Washington could have cut 3 cents on every dollar it spends as an…
Support For Planned Parenthood Holds Strong »
Despite the fetal tissue controversy surrounding Planned Parenthood, significant support remains for funding the organization with American tax dollars. A…
The Rise and Fall of NASA »
First conceived in 1958, NASA was intended to bring the U.S. into the final frontier and explore the stars. Unfortunately,…
How Should America Reduce Its Deficit? »
When it comes to trimming down the federal budget deficit, Americans heavily favor spending cuts over tax increases. Nearly three…
The Great Irony Of The Movie "Gravity" »
It's both sad and amazing that a movie about going into outer space costs twenty-seven million dollars more than an…
Department of Veterans Affairs Has Seen Budget Soar »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the fifth largest agency measured by spending, and VA spending has tripled since…
Ending Homelessness With $ We Spend On Christmas Decorations »
In the fight to end homelessness by the year 2020 — the mission of the US Interagency Council on Homelessness…
New VA Program Could Cost Big Bucks »
In the rush to deal with the Veterans Affairs crisis, the senate voted 93-3 on June 11 to expand health…
Are More Taxes Necessary? »
If you are concerned about the way your tax dollars are spent, you should probably speak up soon, before an…
Obama greatly understated deficits in his budget »
When President Obama released his budget in March, he projected annual deficits would remain under $600 billion. However, in a…
Hourly Spending Distribution on US Military Weapons »
Every hour 3.2 million dollars of tax payer money is spent on nuclear weapons, jet fighters, and cruise missiles. 2.2…
What is more important? »
In total, the majority of Americans believe keeping spending for the poor and needy at current levels is most important.…
Proposed Changes to 2014 Fiscal Year US Budget »
In basic terms, the proposed changes to the 2014 fiscal year budget would increase discretionary federal spending on items such…
Rapid cost escalation of military medical care »
The Defense Department’s total medical costs have more than doubled, from $19 billion in fiscal year 2001 to $48.7 billion…
Mandatory Spending Is Crowding Out The Budget »
Mandatory spending - federal appropriations on 'autopilot' - has been on a steady march to take over the budget, rising…
Our Debt »
Getting back on the path to fiscal responsibility should be a top priority for lawmakers debating the debt ceiling and…
Yes, the Federal Deficit is Shrinking. Dramatically. »
According to a new poll, 54 percent of the public disapproves of Barack Obama's handling of the deficit. And yet,…
Why Are We Raising the Debt Ceiling? »
Check out our infographic from May 2013. A drink limit at a party prevents dangerous driving, and a debt limit…
Continuning Resolution is a Huge Compromise for Democrats »
The Democrat-controlled Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open that would set the relevant funding levels…
Popularity Contest: Shutdowns No Problem for Politicians »
The history surrounding the last Federal Government shutdown in the mid 1990s informs us that politicians won't suffer a blow…
