Support for increased spending on public education fell from 51 to 46 percent between 2007 and 2009. (educationnext.org)
Spring is a key time for retailers who look for increased spending by consumers preparing for summer activities, vacations and home renovations. (canadianbusiness.com)
However, some American fiscal conservatives view wider social liberalism as an impetus for increased spending on these programs. (en.wikipedia.org)