Which of the following is true about federal spending?
A) In 2002, national defense accounted for more than half of federal spending.
B) Federal spending on national defense has increase rapidly during the last several decades.
C) Federal spending on health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid has increased rapidly during the last several decades.
D) Federal spending in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina expanded over 50%.

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Federal spending on health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid has increased rapidly over the last several decades due to rising healthcare costs and an aging population.

Which of the Following Is True About Federal Spending