Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Americans Rely more on US Aid

Americans depend more on federal aid than ever
By Dennis Cauchon, USA TODAY

A record 18.3% of the nation's total personal income was a payment from the government for Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, unemployment benefits and other programs in 2010. Wages accounted for the lowest share of income — 51.0% — since the government began keeping track in 1929.


http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-04-26-government-payments-economy-medicare.htm?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4db6c7521f2df9b5%2C0

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