The largest portion of the federal budget is dedicated to   discretionary spending.   mandatory outlays.   interest payments.   tax collection.   defense spending.

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The largest portion of the federal budget is dedicated to

 
  1. discretionary spending.

     
  2. mandatory outlays.

     
  3. interest payments.

     
  4. tax collection.

     
  5. defense spending.

     
     
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