Tax Liabilities

4. Another name for mandatory spending because you are "eligible" once conditions are met.
7. Programs Congress "dukes it out" over; they are subject to annual budget review.
8. Federal health insurance funded by a 1.45% payroll tax, mainly for those over 65.
10. (Abbreviation) The tax credit started in 1975 to assist low-to-moderate income workers.
11. Joint federal/state health insurance program for low-income individuals.

1. Discretionary spending category that accounts for about half of that "piece of the pie."
2. This group receives benefits for disability, education, and housing.
3. The payments made on the $32 trillion national debt.
5. SECURITY Created in 1935 to provide income for retired workers and dependents.
6. Spending that makes up 70% of the budget and is not subject to regular budget review.
9. A discretionary category that covers grants and (unsuccessfully) federal student loans.