We may require that a carry-on bag travel as a checked bag if it cannot be safely stowed on a particular flight. Checked bags: Maximum of 62 linear inches (length + width + height; 158 cm) including handles and wheels and maximum of 40 pounds in weight (18.1 kg). Any bag that exceeds these dimensions or weight limit is considered oversized/overweight and has a corresponding charge.
Federal Budget 101. Facebook Twitter. In fiscal year 2015, the federal budget is $3.8 trillion. These trillions of dollars make up about 21 percent of the U.S. economy (as measured by Gross Domestic Product, or GDP).It's also about $12,000 for every woman, man and child in the United States.ederal Budget 101. Facebook Twitter. In fiscal year 2015, the federal budget is $3.8 trillion. These trillions of dollars make up about 21 percent of the U.S. economy (as measured by Gross Domestic Product, or GDP).
1 According to NIPA data for 2013 (not shown on the chart), total federal spending was 23.3 percent of GDP in the first three quarters of 2013, which is still 2.7 percentage points above its 1950-2006 average, while total federal revenue was 18.2 percent of GDP, exceeding its 1950-2006 average.or example, taxes of $100 billion would be a crushing load in a $150 billion economy but much less of a problem in a $600 billion economy. However, it should be noted up front that the size of government is only one of many factors that impact the burdens and benefits of government revenue and spending programs.