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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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Paying for Iraq's Reconstruction: An Update

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December 8, 2006

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

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October 18, 2006

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Recruiting, Retention, and Future Levels of Military Personnel

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October 1, 2006

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Additional Information About the Alternative Spending Path for Military Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and for the War on Terrorism

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September 22, 2006

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Alternatives for Connecting Remote Department of Defense Facilities to the Global Information Grid

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September 15, 2006

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Testimony on the Budgetary Impact of Current and Proposed Border Security and Immigration Policies

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August 30, 2006

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Estimated Funding for Operations in Iraq and the War on Terrorism

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August 25, 2006

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The Army's Future Combat Systems Program and Alternatives

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August 1, 2006

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Testimony on the Air Force's Proposal for Procuring F-22 Fighters

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July 25, 2006

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Testimony on Issues in Estimating the Cost of Operations in Iraq and the War on Terrorism

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July 18, 2006

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