Discretionary spending makes up about 28% of all government spending or roughly $1.7 trillion dollars.
The rest of the $6.9 trillion in budget is made up of loan interest and things like social security and Medicare (mandatory spending).
Discretionary spending makes up about 28% of all government spending or roughly $1.7 trillion dollars.
The rest of the $6.9 trillion in budget is made up of loan interest and things like social security and Medicare (mandatory spending).