Climate Change
The U.S. government has
spent over $154 billion on climate change activities since 1993,
according to data from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This
includes funding for understanding and addressing climate change, and it has
increased over time. Specifically, federal climate change funding
increased from about $2.4 billion across 10 agencies in fiscal year 1993 to
about $13.2 billion across 19 agencies in proposed budget authority for fiscal
year 2017.
Foreign Aid
The United States has allocated substantial resources to foreign aid, with spending fluctuating over time. Between 2000 and 2023, U.S. foreign aid spending ranged from approximately $52.9 billion to $77.3 billion annually, adjusted for inflation. This translates to about 1% of the federal budget, according to the Brookings Institution.
Key Points:
Historical Trends: Prior to the 2000s, foreign aid was a smaller portion of the federal budget, ranging from 0.7% to 1.4% between 1950 and 2001, according to the Pew Research Center.
Current Spending: Since 2001, the US has provided an average of about $23 billion annually in foreign aid. In 2023, the US provided $63 billion in foreign assistance, according to USAFacts.
Purpose of Aid: A significant portion of US foreign aid is allocated for economic development and humanitarian assistance.
Major Agencies: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State are the primary agencies responsible for administering US foreign aid.
Impact and Discussion: The effectiveness and impact of foreign aid are subjects of ongoing debate and research, with various perspectives on whether it truly helps developing countries and if it is an effective use of taxpayer money.
UN Membership
The annual cost of UN
membership varies significantly, but a general overview is
available. The UN regular budget, assessed contributions, and the United
States' share contribute to the overall financial burden. In 2023, the US
contributed $13.0 billion out of a total of $46.4 billion in member government
funding.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
UN Regular Budget: The UN's regular budget, which covers administrative costs and programs, is typically around $3.5 to $3.7 billion annually.
Member states pay assessed contributions, which are determined by a formula considering gross national income and population.
The US contributes a significant portion of the regular budget, typically around 22%.
US Contributions: In 2023, the
US contributed 28% of the UN member government funding, totaling $13.0
billion.
This included assessed
funding, voluntary funding, and other funding.
The US is the largest donor to the UN system, both through assessed and voluntary contributions.
Key Points:
UN membership costs are not static and can change based on budget adjustments and the UN's overall priorities.
The US, as a major player, contributes a large share of the UN's finances, which is influenced by its assessed contributions and voluntary funding.
The UN's budget also includes
peacekeeping operations, which can be a significant expense depending on the
ongoing needs of different missions.
https://www.google.com/search?q=cost+of+un+membership+2000+to+present
Comments
Climate Change is a hoax introduced by UN Agenda 21 in 1989. US Foreign Aid has been excessive since 1945 and the US needs to reduce its Debt. The US needs to expand its Private Sector Economy and cost reduce its Public Sector spending.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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