Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Government's Spending

Which of the following statements best characterizes the government's spending on federal contracts in recent years?

A) The amount of spending on federal contracts has remained the same since 2000.
B) The amount of spending on federal contracts has decreased steadily since 2000.
C) The amount of spending on federal contracts has increased steadily since 2000.
D) The amount spent on federal contracts declined between 2000 and 2005 but has dramatically increased since 2005.
E) The amount spent on federal contracts increased between 2000 and 2005 but has dramatically decreased since 2005.