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FY 2008 Budget Proposal
Spending Categories
Budget by Functional Category
Spending by Category: FY 2007 vs. FY 2008
| Function | 2007 | 2008 | Pct. change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans benefits and services | $72.4 | $83.4 | 15.1% |
| General government | 18.8 | 20.7 | 10.5% |
| Net interest | 239.2 | 261.3 | 9.3% |
| General science, space and technology | 24.9 | 26.6 | 7.1% |
| Transportation | 74.6 | 79.3 | 6.3% |
| National defense | 571.9 | 606.5 | 6.1% |
| Medicare | 372.3 | 391.6 | 5.2% |
| Health | 268.5 | 280.6 | 4.5% |
| Social Security | 586.5 | 612.5 | 4.4% |
| Income security | 365.4 | 380.8 | 4.2% |
| Administration of justice | 45.3 | 47.0 | 3.7% |
| International affairs | 35.1 | 36.1 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture | 20.1 | 19.9 | -1.2% |
| Natural resources and environment | 35.2 | 32.9 | -6.5% |
| Education, training, employment, and social services | 94.0 | 82.7 | -12.0% |
| Energy | 1.8 | 1.4 | -23.5% |
| Community and regional development | 32.6 | 24.7 | -24.4% |
| Commerce and housing credit | .210 | -2.0 | -1,071.4% |
Note: All numbers are estimates.
Source: Office of Management and Budget | Graphic: washingtonpost.com - February 5, 2007
