In response to ------------------------------ 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]