Defense Base Closure, A.M. Session

The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission heard testimony on military bases proposed for closure as part of a manpower reduction p… read more

The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission heard testimony on military bases proposed for closure as part of a manpower reduction plan by the Department of Defense. The commission was created by President Bush to examine and investigate a list of bases proposed for closure by the Department of Defense, which is undergoing a change of military strategy and alignment following the end of the Cold War. The commission has until July 1, 1991, to submit their list of recommended base closures to President Bush, and the list of closures will then be voted upon as a single package by Congress. All of the commission’s hearings and deliberations were conducted before the public. close

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  • William Ball Commissioner Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.
  • Matt Behrman Executive Director Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.->Staff
  • David L. Boren U.S. Senator [D] Oklahoma
  • Jackie Bossart Staff Member The New Republic
  • Howard Callaway Commissioner Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.
  • Duane Cassidy Commissioner Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.
  • Jim Courter Chairman Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.
  • Paul Hirsch Director Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.->Research and Analysis
  • Arthur Levitt Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Bob Moore Counsel Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.
  • James Smith Commissioner Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.
  • Tom Snyder Staff Member The New Republic
  • Robert Stuart Commissioner Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.
  • Alex Yellin Staff Member Defense Base Closure and Realignment Cmsn.->Research and Analysis
  • David Yentzer Staff Member The New Republic->Research and Analysis
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Defense Base Closure, A.M. Session

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Program ID:
18626-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Public Hearing
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 28, 1991 | 8:29pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 29, 1991 | 10:30am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jun 28, 1991 | 8:29pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 29, 1991 | 10:30am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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