1. The Proposed Discretionary Budget Military Spending 58% Environment, Energy & Science 6% Transportation 2% Income Security & Labor 2% International Affairs 4% Health 5% Housing and Community 5% Government 6% Food 1% Education 6% 5% Veterans' Benefits $1.24 Trillion www.nationalpriorities.org
5. Impact: The Discretionary Budget Over Time Domestic Military Recovery Act Billions of $2010 International Affairs www.nationalpriorities.org
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7. Impact on Employment Political Economy Research Institute, 2009 What does $1 billion get us in terms of jobs Direct Jobs Indirect Jobs Induced Jobs 11,600 17,100 19,600 29,100