The Cost of Government Day
The following breakdown gives us the real cost of Government:
1. Your Own Time: 181.4 Days (49%)
2. State, Local Tax & Regulations: 51.2 Days
3. Federal Regulations: 40.3 Days (11%).
4. S.S./Medicare: 31.4 Days (9%).
5. Other Federal Programs: 32.1 Days (9%).
6. National Defense: 15.5 Days (4%).
7. Interest on National Debt: 14.1 Days (4%).
Source: Newsletter of the Institute for Policy Innovation (May/June 1996)