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"You get what you pay for" tends to be an accurate assessment. A pricey Cadillac is generally superior to its Chevrolet brethren; a
steak at Outback probably tastes better than one at Sizzler; and your fancy Nike sneakers are more comfortable and durable than the generic ones at K-mart.

But the saying does not always hold true. Government programs typically offer sub-par service regardless of how well funded. Think of education spending, where there is no correlation between