Federal spending in Oklahoma last year equated to $10,256 per person; it's below national average
WASHINGTON — The federal government spent $38.5 billion in Oklahoma last year, amounting to $10,256 for each resident in the state, according to a new Census Bureau report.
The federal spending per capita was slightly below the national average of $10,612; Oklahoma ranked 25th out of the 50 states in spending per state resident in 2010.
About $12.6 billion went to retirement and disability payments,...
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