The Tax Foundation

March 22, 2009

Newark Star-Ledger Columnist Cites Federal Taxes Paid vs. Spending Received Data in Story on Republican Economic Policies

"Republicans and Socialism, Perfect Together"

By Paul Mulshine

Alaska, which gets back $1.84 for every dollar sent to D.C., is only third on the list of states sucking up swag from the feds, according to the Tax Foundation. Ahead of it are Mississippi and New Mexico. Close behind are Alabama and Louisiana.

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