Transition Series: Defense Issues

OCG-89-9TR Published: Nov 01, 1988. Publicly Released: Nov 01, 1988.

Highlights

GAO identified five important issues facing the new administration and Congress in considering the nation's defense.

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Full Report (20 pages)

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