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Senate backs broad Pentagon base closing power
The Senate narrowly preserved a plan granting the Defense Department wide authority to close bases deemed unnecessary. The move, tied to a defense authorization bill, faced two failed amendments. Critics warn of job losses at bases on the 22 facility list, notably Blytheville Air Force Base, while House opposition keeps action uncertain.
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Washingon
Senate
Pentagon
Dale Bumpers
D-Ark
Jeff Bingaman
D-N.m
Bingaman
Bumpers
Phil Gramm
R-Texas
Gramm
House
Congress
Defense Department
Blytheville Air Force Base
Strategic Air Command
United States
Blytheville
John Heinz
R-Pa