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    Who Really Pays The Bills?

    A recent analysis by Aaron Campbell illustrates the ratio between taxes paid/federal funding received for the reddest and bluest states. The results might--or might not--surprise you.

    deaddrift
    by deaddrift

    Community Contributor

    The X axis represents political leanings; close to the origin for liberal, farther away for conservative. Basically it's the same as the color.

    The upshot: most blue states pay more taxes and receive fewer services, while the opposite is true of most red states. Food for thought, given the political budget stalemates recently.

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