Oregon's Spending Spree 

Oregon's Government Spending has increased by 300% since 1989 and 37% since 2005 alone.   Are we getting our money's worth?  Click on the chart below to interactively examine how government is spending our money.

US Government's Spending Spree 

Looking at the growth of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since 1930 one would get the impression we have had a very robust economy but it appears to be in a large part driven by Federal Government deficit spending especially during the last 30 years.  What this chart shows is that REAL US GDP growth (Reported GDP Growth minus Federal Deficit Spending) has been relatively modest for the last 30 years.  Click on the chart below to explore Reported GDP Growth, Annual Federal Deficit Spending and Real GDP Growt