Military spending
Military
As of 2021, the single most expensive program in the federal budget is Social Security, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to eligible individuals. It accounts for a significant portion of government spending, often exceeding other major programs such as Medicare and defense.
Medicaid is by far the government's most expensive general welfare program. In 1966, Medicaid accounted for 1.4% of the federal budget, but by 2001, its share had risen to nearly 9%.
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social security Strictly speaking, Social Security is not a Federal function in that it isn't financed by taxes - it's an insurance program financed by employees and their employers. The most expensive Federal tax-related function, including the costs of caring for the veterans and their dependents, is making war.
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office of management and budget (OMB)
The most expensive item in a typical campaign budget is the media aspect. Television, posters, and other forms of campaigning through media are these.
education
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personnel
Education.