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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
  • Iraq and Afghanistan
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Costs of Withdrawing Army Troops from Europe

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May 8, 1987

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Testimony on the Administration's Proposed Restructuring of Foreign Military Sales Debts

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May 6, 1987

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Selected Weapons Costs from the President's 1988-1989 Program

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April 2, 1987

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Testimony on Navy Aircraft

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March 26, 1987

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Testimony on the Budget of the Strategic Defense Initiative

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March 26, 1987

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Testimony on the Costs and Effectiveness of the "New GI Bill" Test Program and the Army College Fund

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March 24, 1987

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Testimony on the Pace of Weapons Production for the Department of Defense

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March 17, 1987

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Testimony on the Defense Budget

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February 3, 1987

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The Army of the Nineties: How Much Will It Cost?

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December 1, 1986

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Two Methods of Projecting Future Needs for Defense Operations and Support Funds

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September 1, 1986

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