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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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Retaliatory Issues for the U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces

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June 1, 1978

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Force Planning and Budgetary Implications of U.S. Withdrawal from Korea

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May 1, 1978

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U.S. Projection Forces: Requirements, Scenarios, and Options

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April 1, 1978

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U.S. Air and Ground Conventional Forces for NATO: Mobility and Logistics Issues

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March 1, 1978

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U.S. Air and Ground Conventional Forces for NATO: Air Defense Issues

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March 1, 1978

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U.S. Air and Ground Conventional Forces for NATO: Firepower Issues

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March 1, 1978

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Testimony on the Defense Budget

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March 1, 1978

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Testimony on Readiness Improvements for the Army Reserve Components

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February 17, 1978

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Improving the Readiness of the Army Reserve and National Guard: A Framework for Debate

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February 1, 1978

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Counterforce Issues for the U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces

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January 1, 1978

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