It is also a common name in former Soviet non-Slavic countries where Christianity is practised, such as Armenia. While being a Russian calque of the Ruthenian Volodymyr, today Vladimir is the more preferred version in the English language.
What is the Total US Government Spending for FY 2017? In FY 2017, total US government spending â federal, state, and local â is âguesstimatedâ to be $7.04 trillion, with federal $4.15 trillion; state $1.72 trillion; local $1.87 trillion. Total Spending Pie Chart for FY 2017.
If you look at European countries, their consumption spending is on the order of 50 to 60 percent. Johnston says the governments of those countries take care of the costs of some things that are traditionally expenses borne by the American consumer. In the U.S., government spending, which represents a substantial portion of the economy, can spur economic growth through new public works projects.