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TeachMeFinance.com - explain direct spending direct spending -- Synonymous with mandatory spending. Direct spending is budget authority provided in laws other than appropriation acts. For the purposes of the Deficit Control Act, it is also defined as including entitlement authority and the Food Stamp program. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.