I've been looking over a very interesting graph over at The Budget Graph. This graph gives a really handy visual representation of how large of a budget various government departments get in relation to one other.

I have a bit of homework for those who are interested. I want you to find the icon representing the FDA, the agency given oversight to the majority of our food supply. Then I want you to find the following answers:

Is the FDA budgeted more or less money than the following federal programs:

• Military Spending for Israel
• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
• Emergency Spending for AIDS relief
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• The cost of one Virginia Class Submarine
• Embassy Security, Construction and Maintenance
• The Transportation Security Administration

Don't worry, I'll give the answers on Monday.

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