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US Federal Spending by Party

The topic of whether Democratic or Republican parties are responsible for increased federal spending in the US, including the role of presidents, congressional actions, and institutional rules.

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Do Democratic or Republican presidents tend to increase or decrease government spending?

The short answer: neither party has a consistent monopoly on raising or cutting federal spending — presidents of both parties have presided over large increases in spending and debt, and several neutr...