Battle on base closings looms as Congress fights
Washington faces a clash over base closings with Senate Republican leader Trent Lott opposing a new independent commission while Pentagon pushes for further rounds. The dispute centers on waste of funds versus modernization and training needs, with other Capitol Hill battles over the budget and trade policy also in play.
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