You will never get that number since quite a bit of it is hidden in other agencies' budgets. > > Could someone here give me a quick figure *plus source* for > the percentage of the Federal Budget taken up by defense > (and perhaps closely related, eg "National Security") spending. > I think I've seen various figures given in left publications, > ranging from 18-25%. Thanks. > > Peter > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 916-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]