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Quick Guide to Understanding the Federal Budget
The federal budget's purpose is to ensure critical federal programs and services are funded. Here's how, in plain language.
Where Federal Revenue Comes from and How It's Spent
The federal government's largest expenditures are Social Security, defense and Medicare. Its biggest revenue sources are individual, payroll and corporate income taxes. Your Guide to America's Finances explains.
Federal Funding in Response to COVID-19
An analysis from the Treasury Department shows how the U.S. government made about $2.59 trillion in COVID-19 relief available to federal agencies in fiscal year 2020.