This statistic shows the average annual growth of federal government spending in the United States under each president from Reagan in 1982 to Obama forecast until 2013. As can be seen in the graph, under Obama the lowest increase in federal spending can be seen at an annual rate of 1.4 percent.
Average annual growth of federal government spending in the United States, by president 1982 to 2013
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Forbes. (May 24, 2012). Average annual growth of federal government spending in the United States, by president 1982 to 2013 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/236008/us-federal-government-spending/
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Forbes. (2012). Average annual growth of federal government spending in the United States, by president 1982 to 2013. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/236008/us-federal-government-spending/
Forbes. "Average Annual Growth of Federal Government Spending in The United States, by President 1982 to 2013." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 May 2012, https://www.statista.com/statistics/236008/us-federal-government-spending/
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