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Investment in non-defense mission areas like health and energy would increase slightly in FY 2013.

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Budget authority for Research and Development (R&D) and R&D plant (R&D facilities and fixed equipment) declined in fiscal years 2011-2012, mostly due to a decline in defense-related R&D. |
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