Maryland lawmakers oppose six lab closures in the defense plan
Maryland senators Mikulski and Sarbanes urged the Defense Base Closing and Realignment Commission to exclude six state laboratories from closures or realignments. They warned job losses exceed 3,000 and questioned data adequacy behind Navy recommendations. Rep Morella cited costs and 100 year breakeven for White Oak shifts. Labs listed: Naval Electronics Systems in St Inigoes, David Taylor Center Detachment in Annapolis, Naval Ordnance Station in Indian Head, and Fort Detrick’s Biomedical Lab in Frederick.
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Congress rallies to keep base open amid realignment review
About 150 lawmakers urged the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission to spare their bases. Rep. C. W. Young cited MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Bay as vital to retirees. Sen. Barbara Mikulski argued Maryland labs must be protected from budget cuts. The hearing highlighted bipartisan concern over post Cold War military downsizing.
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Politicians press for base relief as Courter enforces 5 minute limits
Lawmakers urge support for Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and other bases as commission chair James Courter, a Grumman lobbyist, keeps testimonies tight to five minutes. Courter defends his ethics amid questions about potential conflicts with Northrop and Navy base selections. Senators and representatives stress jobs and national defense while the commission reviews the Navy’s closure list ahead of Bush's final decision.
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R-Pa
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R-Va
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