What The 2024 Budget Fight Is All About
December 25, 2023
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as posted by the channelBuckle up for a crash course in the budget process! Join us as we demystify discretionary and mandatory spending, and why it's not as complicated as they want you to believe. Ever wondered how the government spends your hard-earned tax dollars? In this video, David breaks down the 2024 budget and shows you exactly where your money goes. It's time to uncover the secrets behind the budget process.
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[0013]() The budget process starts with the president proposing a budget.
- President Biden proposed a $6.9 trillion budget at the beginning of the year.
- The budget consists of discretionary spending, mandatory spending, and interest payments on debt.
[0209]() 2024 budget breakdown on interest, discretionary spending, and mandatory spending
- 8% of the 2024 budget goes towards paying the interest on the $3 trillion debt
- Discretionary spending includes US military spending, which is considered discretionary but not really subject to change
[0418]() The 2024 budget fight is about military vs nonmilitary discretionary spending.
- 45% of discretionary spending is allocated to military, specifically the National Defense Authorization Act.
- The remaining 55% is nonmilitary, covering agencies like the EPA, CDC, NIH, Department of Transportation, FDA, Department of Agriculture, Justice Department, FBI, and Internal Revenue Service.
[0637]() The 2024 budget fight is over a small portion of the budget.
- Discretionary spending is only 26% of the $7 trillion budget, with 45% spent on the military and 55% nonmilitary.
- The argument is over just 14% of the entire $7 trillion budget while the rest is mandatory spending.
[0849]() The 8% interest on the $33 trillion debt is a significant part of the annual budget
- Budget deficits occur when the government spends more money than it collects in taxes, resulting in the issuance of bonds to cover the deficit
- The interest on the entire $33 trillion debt accounts for 8% of the annual budget, making it a critical financial burden
[1102]() Mandatory spending comprises 66% of our budget
- Republicans constantly try to cut spending on Medicare, SNAP benefits, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
- Republicans want to cut spending on Medicare but not what Medicare overpays Big Pharma
[1323]() The 2024 budget is causing disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.
- Discretionary spending for the 2024 budget is expected to be $868 billion for defense and $703 billion for non-defense.
- There is ongoing disagreement about the top line for discretionary spending, causing delays in passing the spending bills.
[1551]() Understanding the true impact of budget decisions
- The significance of budget allocation in defining our values and priorities
- The intentional complexity of budget terminology to limit public understanding
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