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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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  • Defense Budget
  • Military Personnel
  • Iraq and Afghanistan
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Review the Defense Acquisition Process

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October 21, 1981

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Strategic Command, Control, and Communications: Alternative Approaches for Modernization

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October 1, 1981

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Meeting Future Demands for Better Qualified Military Recruits

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September 10, 1981

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Costs of Deploying the MX Weapon System

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May 12, 1981

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Testimony on Inflation and the Potential Impact for Defense Spending

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April 2, 1981

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Assessing the Readiness Additions in the Reagan Budget

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April 1, 1981

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Naval Surface Combatants in the 1990s: Prospects and Possibilities

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April 1, 1981

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Military Manpower Issues

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March 12, 1981

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Resources for Defense: A Review of Key Issues for Fiscal Years 1982-1986

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January 1, 1981

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Defense Spending Increases and Inflation

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March 24, 1980

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