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From: Anthony D'Costa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Mon, 1 MaCould some pen-l comrade post figures for the US budget and show
the share of "welfare" (however broadly defined). Please elaborate on the
definition. Thanks.
A breakdown of federal outlays, FY1995:
"Mandated": 53%
Social security 21%
Medicare 11%
Medicaid 6%
Federal pensions 4%
Other (including veterans, unemployment
fd stamps, EITax Credit) 11%
Net interest on debt: 14%
Defense:17%
International:1%
Domestic discretionary (including NASA): 15%
Source: National Conf. State Legis.
Marianne [EMAIL PROTECTED]
