Taxpayers can take stock of how the federal government spent their 2007 income tax dollars: over 40 percent went towards military spending, while education received just over 4 percent. This publication shows how the median income family's 2007 income tax dollars were spent for every state and 200 cities, towns and counties.

As the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War approaches on March 19th, the National Priorities Project takes stock of President Bush's spending priorities, examining the cost of the Iraq War, proposed budget cuts in domestic programs and the cost of keeping tax cuts for the wealthy. State-level publications are available.

The administration released its fiscal year 2009 $3 trillion budget request on Monday, February 5. An overview of the budget proposal along with state-level breakdowns on selected programs are available.

In spite of efforts by the Pentagon to aggressively recruit youth into the Army, the Army missed its benchmarks once again in 2007. NPP releases its analysis of 2007 recruiting and provides access to data by state, county and ZIP Code.

Congress and the administration failed to agree on budget priorities this year. While the President announced an escalation of the Iraq War and requested nearly $200 billion for war funding in fiscal year 2008 alone, Congress tried repeatedly to expand health care for children.

On December 26, President Bush signed the Consolidated Appropriations Bill passed by Congress the previous week. The Act wraps up the budget for fiscal year 2008 and provides an additional $70 billion for war.

On October 22, the administration submitted a request for a further $45.9 billion in war-related spending for fiscal year 2008. This request is on top of $147 billion already requested for the Department of Defense and $3.6 billion for other agencies for the fiscal year. If appropriated by Congress, the vast majority would be spent on Iraq. Total spending for the Iraq War would rise to approximately $611 billion.

Find out how much the Iraq War is already costing taxpayers in your town, city or county. State and national information is also included.

Find out how much the Iraq War would cost taxpayers in your town, city or county if Congress passes the war-related spending request for fiscal year 2008. State and national information is also included.

In spite of claims of the jobs created through military spending, much of the money spent on the military never makes it back to the States. This report, based on a new release of federal spending data, IRS and other data, shows at the state level what taxes we paid and what came back.

NPP's new analysis of 2004 county-level data and statistics focuses on the distribution of Food Stamp Program benefits. The study found that half of all low-income people did not receive benefits.

This publication provides breakdowns by state and congressional district on the human and financial costs of the Iraq War. It also shows what a half trillion in Iraq War spending could buy each congressional district in local services.

NPP Research Director Anita Dancs contributed to this new report published by Foreign Policy in Focus, a project of the Institute for Policy Studies. This report shows how a more equitable approach to foreign policy will make the United States more secure.

With Congress' recent vote for an additional $100 billion in war spending, the total spent or allocated for the Iraq War alone rises to nearly half a trillion dollars. Get a US publication or one for 13 major US cities.

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This publication shows how the median income family's income tax dollars are spent for every state and 200 cities, towns and counties.

As Congress prepares to vote on $100 billion more in war spending, this publication provides breakdowns by state and congressional district on the human and financial costs of the Iraq War.

The administration requested another $100 billion in additional war spending for fiscal year 2007. If Congress appropriates the money as requested, total funding for the Iraq War this fiscal year will climb to nearly $140 billion with nearly a half trillion dollars allocated for the Iraq War in total.

The budget request released by the administration proposes cuts in non-security related discretionary spending. Compared to fiscal year 2006, $13 billion would be cut from these programs, while another $100 billion would be added for more war spending. State-level tables and other information are now available. State-level factsheets are also available.

With President Bush's recent move to add more troops to the Iraq War, the price tag to the American taxpayer continues to climb.  Find out what the cost so far is to your state, town, or congressional district.

A new analysis of Army recruiting in 2006 shows that the wealthier neighborhoods remain under-represented while low- and middle-income neighborhoods remain over-represented. NPP releases the first installment of information about military recruiting in fiscal year 2006 with analyses by ZIP code, county and state.

The budget process this year began with a whimper and ended with even less, as Congress failed to act on 11 out of 13 appropriation bills and deferred this year’s business to next year’s Congress.

A new analysis of military recruiting shows that the wealthier neighborhoods became even more under-represented in the Army in 2005 while low- and middle-income neighborhoods became more over-represented compared to 2004. NPP releases a research summary, tables and charts on military recruiting along with ZIP code, county and state-level data for 2005.

With Congress allocating more money for the Iraq War, NPP notes the new total cost of the war along with state, city, county and congressional district taxpayer costs. 

The National Priorities Project (NPP) has expanded the NPP Database to feature race and ethnicity data for active-duty Army recruits in 2004, including tables and charts by county, high school, and college, highlighting top locations for recruits.

This publication shows how the median income family's income tax dollars are spent for every state and 200 cities, towns and counties.
This publication shows how the median income family's income tax dollars are spent for every state and 200 cities, towns and counties.

The administration released its budget request for fiscal year 2007 proposing deep cuts to domestic spending. NPP offers an analysis with state-level breakdowns on the impact of this budget proposal.

The Federal Budget Year in Review provides a snapshot and analysis of the past year's major federal tax and spending policies.

This page provides an overview of military recruitment in fiscal year 2004.

As featured in the Washington Post - Find out the number of new military recruits in 2004 coming from your high school, county, zip code and state. Get analysis with tables and charts explaining who these recruits are in terms of income levels, race/ethnicity and more.

Americans have an historic opportunity to examine federal spending priorities in the face of Hurricane Katrina's aftermath and the Iraq War. NPP offers a two-page overview of current federal spending policies and state level numbers on the cost of the Iraq War.

Congress cut the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for next year. State cuts are provided in this table.

This page indicates the potential impact of cuts in community and economic development funding to selected cities.

The Federal Budget Year in Review provides a snapshot and analysis of the past year's major federal tax and spending policies.

Find out about an alternative plan to increase our national security, save money and free up dollars for domestic needs.  State and city breakdowns are available.

Cost to Taxpayers of the New $25 Billion War Request provides a state-by-state breakdown showing what each state will pay to meet the increasing cost of the war in Iraq.

The President's Budget: Impact on the States provides a state-by-state breakdown showing what each state would lose in federal funding

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NPP offers a state-by-state breakdown of how President Bush's requested $87 billion in additional war spending could be

This publication analyzes the Administration's recent supplementalrequest of $82 billion for war-related funding. State and city cost of war numbers are available.

On Monday, February 7, 2005, the Bush Administration sent to Congress its budget request for fiscal year 2006. Under the proposed budget, discretionary spending would increase overall

This publication summarizes the provisions in the new Medicare bill that will limit seniors' savings and offers state-by-state numbers on the dollars spent annually on prescription drugs and their rising cost.

Federal Education Funding Falls Short assesses federal education spending under the Bush Administration and its impact on each state.

This release shows the funding gap nationally and by state in the amount needed to adequately fund discretionary veterans benefits and health care needs.

The President's Budget: Impact on the States provides a state-by-state breakdown showing what each state would lose in federal funding under President Bush's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2005.

The Federal Budget Year in Review provides a snapshot and analysis of the past year's major federal tax and spending policies.