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On the recordApril 11, 2013
Since cost savings will obviously be the goal of any future BRAC Congress would authorize, how important is proximity to military training areas--especially considering cost of fuel for ground transport and cost per flying hour?
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Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota

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Noem emphasizes the importance of cost savings and proximity to military training in future BRAC considerations.

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