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Defense spending accounted for about 20 percent of total federal spending in 2012. CBO analyzes the budgetary effects of proposed legislation related to national security and assesses the cost-effectiveness of current and proposed defense programs. CBO also evaluates federal programs and issues related to veterans.

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Conference Call on "Evaluating Military Compensation"

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June 29, 2007

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Evaluating Military Compensation

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June 29, 2007

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Testimony on the Effects of Reserve Call-Ups on Civilian Employers

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May 17, 2007

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Testimony on Issues That Affect the Readiness of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve

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May 16, 2007

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Some Implications of Increasing U.S. Forces in Iraq

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April 24, 2007

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The Long-Term Implications of Current Defense Plans: Detailed Update for Fiscal Year 2007

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April 20, 2007

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Estimated Cost of the Administration's Proposal to Increase the Army's and the Marine Corps's Personnel Levels

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April 16, 2007

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Comparing Working-Capital Funding and Mission Funding for Naval Shipyards

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April 12, 2007

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A Comparison of OMB's and CBO's Technical Assumptions Used in Estimating Defense Spending

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March 30, 2007

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Resource Implications of the Navy's Fiscal Year 2008 Shipbuilding Plan

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March 23, 2007

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