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Defense spending constitutes a sizable share of all spending by the federal government, nearly 20 percent 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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The Possible Costs to the United States of Maintaining a Long-Term Military Presence in Iraq

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September 20, 2007

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Replacing and Repairing Equipment Used In Iraq and Afghanistan: The Army's Reset Program

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September 13, 2007

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Assessing Pay and Benefits for Military Personnel

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August 15, 2007

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Federal Reinsurance for Terrorism Risks: Issues in Reauthorization

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August 1, 2007

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Testimony on Estimated Costs of U.S. Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and of Other Activities Related to the War on Terrorism

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July 31, 2007

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Testimony on the Navy's 2008 Shipbuilding Plan and Key Ship Programs

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July 24, 2007

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Conference Call on "The All-Volunteer Military: Issues and Performance"

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July 19, 2007

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Sea Basing and Alternatives for Deploying and Sustaining Ground Combat Forces

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July 1, 2007

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The All-Volunteer Military: Issues and Performance

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July 1, 2007

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Conference Call on "Evaluating Military Compensation"

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June 29, 2007

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