Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-01-14 09:26:36 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4EFD287DD4DD91B20DAB02E5A979BAB7F673A23423E4347F0C12E4F31080B730
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Original Note:
The claim is misleading when all federal spending is taken into account. While California does pay significant federal taxes, it also receives considerable federal funding through grants, relief, and other programs that surpass what they pay. https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3531/2 https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/state-and-local-finance-initiative/projects/state-fiscal-briefs/california https://usafacts.org/answers/how-much-money-does-the-federal-government-provide-state-and-local-governments/state/california/ https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/federal-funds-comprise-one-third-californias-state-budget-supporting-broad-range-public-services-systems/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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