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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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  • Military Personnel
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  • H.R. 5949, FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012

    July 19, 2012
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S. 3276, FAA Sunsets Extension Act of 2012

cost estimate

July 19, 2012

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The Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle Program and Alternatives

Apr 2013 - CBO compares the Army’s plan for the GCV with four options and finds that, although no option would meet all of the Army’s goals, all are likely to be less costly and pose a smaller risk of delay than CBO expects for the Army’s plan.

The Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle Program and Alternatives

Apr 2013 - CBO compares the Army’s plan for the GCV with four options and finds that, although no option would meet all of the Army’s goals, all are likely to be less costly and pose a smaller risk of delay than CBO expects for the Army’s plan.

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CBO Projects That DoD’s Future Defense Plans Will Cost More Than DoD Estimates

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July 11, 2012


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Long-Term Implications of the 2013 Future Years Defense Program

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July 11, 2012

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S. 3254 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

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June 29, 2012

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H.R. 4043, Military Readiness and Southern Sea Otter Conservation Act.

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June 29, 2012

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H.R. 5743, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

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May 21, 2012

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H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

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May 15, 2012

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CBO Publishes Report and Infographic on Energy Security in the United States

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May 9, 2012


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