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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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Potential Costs of Health Care for Veterans of Recent and Ongoing U.S. Military Operations

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July 27, 2011

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Long-Term Implications of the 2012 Future Years Defense Program: Testimony Before the House Budget Committee

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July 7, 2011

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CBO's Analysis of DoD's Future Years Defense Program

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June 30, 2011


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Long-Term Implications of the 2012 Future Years Defense Program

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June 30, 2011

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CBO's Economic Projections

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June 23, 2011


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An Analysis of the Navy's Fiscal Year 2012 Shipbuilding Plan

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June 23, 2011

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Policy Options for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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June 9, 2011


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Policy Options for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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CBO Testified on the Value of the Department of Defense's Annual 30-Year Shipbuilding and Aviation Plans

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June 1, 2011


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The Value of 30-Year Defense Procurement Plans for Congressional Oversight and Decisionmaking

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June 1, 2011

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