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National Security

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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  • Military Personnel
  • Iraq and Afghanistan
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Assessing the Readiness Additions in the Reagan Budget

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April 1, 1981

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Military Manpower Issues

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March 12, 1981

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Resources for Defense: A Review of Key Issues for Fiscal Years 1982-1986

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January 1, 1981

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Defense Spending Increases and Inflation

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March 24, 1980

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Navy Budget Issues for Fiscal Year 1980

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March 1, 1979

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The Selective Service System: Mobilization Capabilities and Options for Improvement

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November 1, 1978

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Planning U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces for the 1980s

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June 1, 1978

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Retaliatory Issues for the U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces

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June 1, 1978

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Force Planning and Budgetary Implications of U.S. Withdrawal from Korea

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May 1, 1978

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U.S. Projection Forces: Requirements, Scenarios, and Options

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April 1, 1978

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