Budget Basics: National Defense
The defense share of the federal budget has averaged 21 percent over the past two decades.
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The defense share of the federal budget has averaged 21 percent over the past two decades.
As policymakers consider how best to address our looming fiscal challenges, there is a growing debate about whether the U.S. can reduce defense spending without jeopardizing its national security.
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation presents a primer on the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-federal-budget-primer
Making changes to defense, health care and Social Security will help us reduce our debt, and also leave money to fund other critical responsibilities and invest in our future.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-other-20-of-federal-spending
Social Security is an important program that is part of the fabric of America. We must ensure that Social Security is available for future generations.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/making-social-security-sustainable