Federal spending increased steadily from 1960 to 2010, reaching about 1.62 trillion in 2010. Which of the following contributes
to the trend in federal spending? interest payments on the national debt
required spending on Medicare and Medicaid
government subsidies to farmers and oil companies
federal funding for states' public education systems
The correct answer is A. Children with birth defects often face discrimination in their communities.
Operation Smile is a nonprofit medical organization that was founded in 1982 so children that had cleft lip and palate defects could have repair surgeries. This helps children’s health and social acceptance since they face discrimination