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The federal government has greatly expanded in size in recent years, and it now spends more than $3.5 trillion annually.
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Federal government spends more than $3.5 trillion annually
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0.900
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The author
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Essay
Subject Tags
Government Finance
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM (6 months ago)

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Special-Interest Spending
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https://www.downsizinggovernment.org/special-interest-spending

This essay examines special interest spending, focusing on corporate welfare and earmarks. It argues that these practices harm taxpayers and the economy, and proposes reforms to address the issue. The author provides examples and data to support the claims.

Government Spending Corporate Welfare Earmarks Subsidies Fiscal Policy Lobbying Taxpayers Economic Impact

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