1. Note: Figures are adjusted for war spending drawdown
Source: CBO Alternative Fiscal Scenario, July 2014
In $bn
Deficits Projected To Rise

2. Discretionary Spending Getting Squeezed
% of GDP
Note: Discretionary spending is adjusted for war spending drawdown
Source: CBO
5.9
5.6
4.9

3. Source: CBO Alternative Fiscal Scenario, July 2014
Medicare Costs Moderating
% of GDP
4.7%
5.2%