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    April 24, 2017
    With Budget Debate Looming, Growing Share of Public Prefers Bigger Government

    More support for increased spending across many programs than in 2013

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    More support for increased spending across many programs than in 2013

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    With Budget Debate Looming, Growing Share of Public Prefers Bigger Government

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    More support for increased spending across many programs than in 2013
    Public support for increased spending on veterans at highest level in two decades
    Public now divided in views of size and scope of government
    Most want government to increase spending on veterans benefits, education and infrastructure
    Sharp divide between young people, older adults on size of government
    Views on federal program spending
    Views on federal program spending
    Both Republicans and Democrats back increased federal spending on veterans’ benefits, infrastructure
    Sharp rise in share of Republicans who support increased spending on anti-terrorism, military defense
    Both Republicans and Democrats back increased federal spending on veterans’ benefits, infrastructure

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