In the period of 2000-2009, the largest share of total federal government outlays in the U.S.was devoted to

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According to data from the Office of Management and Budget, during the period of 2000-2009, entitlement programs and other mandatory spending accounted for the largest share of federal government outlays, at an average of 53% per year. This is followed by national defense, which accounted for an average of 18% of outlays per year, and net interest payments on the national debt, which accounted for an average of 9% per year. Non-defense discretionary spending and foreign aid each accounted for less than 5% of total outlays per year during this period.

In the Period of 2000-2009, the Largest Share of Total