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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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Background Paper: The U.S. Sea Control Mission: Forces, Capabilities, and Requirements

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June 1, 1977

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Planning U.S. General Purpose Forces: Forces Related to Asia

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June 1, 1977

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Planning U.S. General Purpose Forces: The Tactical Air Forces

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January 1, 1977

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Planning U.S. General Purpose Forces: The Theater Nuclear Forces

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January 1, 1977

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Planning U.S. General Purpose Forces: Overview

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January 1, 1977

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The Costs of Defense Manpower: Issues for 1977

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January 1, 1977

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Planning U.S. General Purpose Forces: The Navy

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December 1, 1976

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Planning U.S. General Purpose Forces: Army Procurement Issues

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December 1, 1976

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CBO's Projections of the Defense Budget

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February 9, 1976

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