<P> The United States federal budget comprises the spending and revenues of the U.S. federal government . The budget is the financial representation of the priorities of the government , reflecting historical debates and competing economic philosophies . The government primarily spends on healthcare , retirement , and defense programs . The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office provides extensive analysis of the budget and its economic effects . It has reported that the U.S. is facing a series of long - term financial challenges , as the country ages and healthcare costs continue growing faster than the economy . </P>
<P> The United States federal budget comprises the spending and revenues of the U.S. federal government . The budget is the financial representation of the priorities of the government , reflecting historical debates and competing economic philosophies . The government primarily spends on healthcare , retirement , and defense programs . The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office provides extensive analysis of the budget and its economic effects . It has reported that the U.S. is facing a series of long - term financial challenges , as the country ages and healthcare costs continue growing faster than the economy . </P>
where does the majority of government spending go
where does the majority of government spending go
healthcare , retirement , and defense programs
healthcare , retirement , and defense programs