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via the google: http://useconomy.about.com/od/fiscalpolicy/p/Mandatory.htm http://useconomy.about.com/od/fiscalpolicy/p/Mandatory.htm "These programs include Food Stamps, Unemployment Compensation, Child Nutrition and Tax Credits, Supplemental Security for the Disabled and Student Loans."