Ever Wonder How Washington is Spending Your Money?

August 2nd, 2009

Here’s the answer:

Washington will spend $33,880 per household in 2009 – the highest level in American history (adjusted for inflation), and nearly $8,000 per household more than last year.The federal government will collect $18,277 per household in taxes. The remaining $15,603 represents this year’s staggering budget deficit per household, which, along with all prior government debt, will be dumped in the laps of our children.

Read the rest to see how that total breaks down between defense, social programs, etc.