It is run by the states, but the federal government picks up much of the cost. Back to game . It is a federal program paid for by a payroll tax. Back to game . This is the mandatory national retirement system.
Most people get more out than they pay in during their working years.
Back to game . Includes benefits for those with incomes below certian levels. Food Stamps, food aid to Puerto Rico, Supplemental Security Income, child nutrition programs, Earned Income Tax Credits and veterans' pensions are among these programs. Back to game . Major expenses include such programs as education, transportation and the operation of the government.