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Federal Budgeting Guide


For someone still thinking about or taking initial steps toward a career, you may wonder how much you need to know about something as vast and complex as the federal budget. It seems daunting enough to think about your own budget, or expenses like paying for college or rent, right? But as a citizen, a voter and a taxpayer, it is in your best interest to understand the basics of the federal budget, and how the fiscal decisions of elected officials can impact you and your community. It can also help you decide which candidates in an election best represent your fiscal values and interests.

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