[napscoordinator]

It’s strange how the entire state revenue works to begin with. 50 states send money to the federal government. Then the federal government turns around and gives 50 states money. Why don’t states just keep the money they collect?

[marktwain]

Why don’t states just keep the money they collect?

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Two things: It gives the federal government much more control.

and

State and local officials can “brag” about getting federal money, which they then spend prodigiously.