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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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The Cost-Effectiveness of Nuclear Power for Navy Surface Ships

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May 12, 2011


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The Cost-Effectiveness of Nuclear Power for Navy Surface Ships

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May 12, 2011

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A Comparison of OMB's and CBO's Technical Assumptions Used in Estimating Defense Spending

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May 2, 2011

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Linking the Readiness of the Armed Forces to DoD's Operation and Maintenance Spending

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April 25, 2011


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Linking the Readiness of the Armed Forces to DoD's Operation and Maintenance Spending

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April 25, 2011

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Military Retirement - March 2011 Baseline

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March 18, 2011

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CBO Testified on the Navy's Shipbuilding Plans

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March 10, 2011


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An Analysis of the Navy's Shipbuilding Plans

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March 10, 2011

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Long-Term Implications of the 2011 Future Years Defense Program

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February 11, 2011


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Long-Term Implications of the 2011 Future Years Defense Program

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February 11, 2011

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