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Talking Points Memo has posted this map to highlight at a glance the simple fact that the reddest Republican states tended to be the biggest beneficiaries of federal spending — they get back far more than they send to Washington. Arkansas has a relatively modest $1.08 benefits/$1 taxes ratio.

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