Discretionary spending is approved on an annual basis for defense spending, education, and infrastructure. As entitlement costs grow, discretionary spending opportunities will decrease unless tax revenues increase, or the budget deficit increases.
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EK 2.2.A.4.ii
Depth 4Parent ID: 35339D8E6E3D43EB866D1EECA04944A8Standard set: AP US Government & Politics (2023)
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- EK 2.2.A.4.ii
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