Today, U.S. government spending on entitlements represents ________ of the total federal budget.
A)about 10 percent
B)less than 25 percent
C)nearly 60 percent
D)nearly 90 percent

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According to data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid accounted for nearly 60 percent of federal spending in 2020. This means that more than half of the federal government's budget was dedicated to these programs that provide benefits to eligible individuals and families, regardless of the state of the economy. The remaining federal spending goes towards defense, infrastructure, education, and other discretionary programs.

Today, US Government Spending on Entitlements Represents ________ of the Total