WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following letter on January 14, 2026, entitled "The Costs of Using the Name 'Department of War.'"

Here are excerpts:

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Honorable Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member, Committee on the Budget, United States Senate

Honorable Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader, United States Senate

Re: The Costs of Using the Name "Department of War"