On the recordMarch 29, 2011
Entitlement programs along with other mandatory spending consume roughly 60 percent of the Federal budget.
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congress.govEntitlement programs along with other mandatory spending consume roughly 60 percent of the Federal budget.
Highlighting the significant portion of the federal budget taken up by entitlement programs.
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