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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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Defense Spending: What Has Been Accomplished

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April 1, 1985

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Illustrative Examples that Achieve Zero Real Growth in 1986 Defense Budget Authority

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March 1, 1985

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Illustrative Examples That Achieve a Nominal Freeze in 1986 Defense Budget Authority

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March 1, 1985

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Combat Aircraft Plans in the Department of the Navy: Key Issues

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March 1, 1985

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Overview of Operation and Maintenance Budget Accounts

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March 1, 1985

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Burdensharing in the North Atlantic Alliance: A Preliminary Review of the Evidence

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January 1, 1985

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Analysis of Aerial Tanker Re-Engineering Programs

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September 1, 1984

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Augmenting Fleet ASW Capabilities by Relying on Greater Naval Reserve Activity

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August 1, 1984

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U.S. Shipping and Shipbuilding: Trends and Policy Choices

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August 1, 1984

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A Review of the Department of Defense December 31, 1983 Selected Acquisition Report

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July 1, 1984

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