Discretion Advised
By Ruth Marcus Discretionary spending, the part of the federal budget that is not on autopilot and is subject to annual appropriations, generally constitutes less than 40 percent of federal spending. Take out defense spending and that share drops to well under 20 percent. Related Entries January 21, 2011 Orszag Sees Turbulent Times Ahead January 19, 2011 Suicides Double Among National Guard, Reserves
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