06/10/2013
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"every new initiative will be accompanied by a cost estimate, yet it is my understanding no cost estimate is available for the Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) closure or any other Secretary of Defense ini..."
"the FDA approval process was brought to the attention of FDA in September 2010 in a letter from eleven U.S. Senators, including Senator Begich."
"cost savings have not always been realized when anticipated in previous Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) rounds, and sometimes not at all, so why would the Department assume cost estimates associat..."
"I support the objective of the initiative, but am concerned the attempt to realize near-term cost savings will come at the expense of the readiness of the current force."