Which of the Following Is True

question 435

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) In 2002, national defense accounted for more than half of federal spending.
• B) Federal spending on national defense has increase rapidly during the last several decades.
• C) Federal spending on health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid has increased rapidly during the last several decades.
• D) Federal spending in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina expanded over 50%.

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Definitions:

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Surgery

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Coma

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