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Peter Visclosky: I think Congress is part of the problem. It would be my anticipation in the fiscal year 2018 bill we will have…

On the recordMarch 6, 2018
I think Congress is part of the problem. It would be my anticipation in the fiscal year 2018 bill we will have prohibition on even considering how to approach the issue of BRAC.
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Peter Visclosky
Indiana

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Visclosky criticizes Congress for avoiding BRAC discussions, impacting informed decision-making.

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