Chart 1
This is represents all seven trillion dollars of Federal spending. Approximately 75% of the budget is mandatory spending and interest on the debt.
Chart 2
This chart breaks down what is in that 75% of the wedge. This is what is non-negotiable when those of us outside government discuss the budget.
Chart 3
This chart represents that small yellow wedge in Chart 1. This is where we have a say. This is the discretionary budget.
Chart 4
Here’s the big picture, all of it mashed together, and sorted by total outlay to each pie slice.
