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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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Selected Weapons Costs From the President's 1985 Program

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March 22, 1984

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An Analysis of Administration Strategic Arms Reduction And Modernization Proposals

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March 1, 1984

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Real Property Maintenance Costs for the Department of Defense

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March 1, 1984

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Meeting Future Airlift Requirements: Briefing on Preliminary Analysis of Costs of Alternative Approaches

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March 1, 1984

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Defense Spending and the Economy

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February 23, 1984

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Defense Spending and the Economy

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December 7, 1983

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A Review of the Department of Defense, December 31, 1982, Selected Acquisition Reports

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August 1, 1983

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Manpower for a 600-Ship Navy: Costs and Policy Alternatives

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August 1, 1983

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Operating and Support Costs for Army Modernization

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June 21, 1983

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Substituting Reserve/Guard Units for Active-Duty Units to Reduce Costs: Five Examples

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June 1, 1983

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