In 2012,direct government purchases equaled ________ percent of federal outlays.

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Direct government purchases are a subcategory of federal outlays and refers to government purchases of goods and services, such as military equipment, office supplies, and contracted services. In 2012, direct government purchases accounted for 26% of federal outlays. This means that about a quarter of the federal government's spending went towards purchasing goods and services directly from the private sector.

In 2012,direct Government Purchases Equaled ________ Percent of Federal Outlays