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What will the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process mean to eastern New Mexico? We won’t know until federal officials finalize it all late this year. Of course we’re all hoping Cannon Air Force Base will survive the cuts, maybe even expand as other bases are closed. But is anyone even thinking about the possibility that Cannon could close? Is anyone planning for a what-if scenario? The economic impact on this community would be devastating if Cannon were to close. We need to be thinking about our response should it happ... Full story
Politicians and interest groups already seem to have snuffed out one of the more sensible money-saving recommendations in President Bush’s fiscal 2006 budget — his proposal that four Department of Energy-run utilities start charging closer-to-market rates for electricity generated by federal dams. The episode illustrates how difficult it is to win Congressional backing for any budget cut — even no-brainers like this one — if it means someone’s constituents will be asked to give up a seat on the federal gravy train. As it now...
The Base Realignment and Closure process begins this month with the announcement of BRAC commission members. The committee is charged with recommending military installations for closure or realignment. The Clovis News Journal is publishing a daily Q&A on BRAC-related issues. If you have a question, please submit it to Editor David Stevens at: david_stevens@link.freedom.com Q When will base closures be announced? A Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld must publish his recommendations for closure or realignment by May 16....
