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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 5, 2019
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
August 5, 2019: After adjusting for inflation, federal government spending has doubled since 1989. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 83% of voters recognize this to be true.[1]
Nearly as many—81%—also recognize that federal spending has increased in 45 of the past 50 years.
Finally, 62% recognize that federal spending automatically increases every year.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
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