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HASC Chair Criticizes Timing Of Air Force’s C-130J Basing Decision In Georgia With Runoffs Looming

HASC Chair Criticizes Timing Of Air Force’s C-130J Basing Decision In Georgia With Runoffs Looming
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee

The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has raised concerns over the Air Force’s timing of an announcement to base new C-130Js in Georgia, criticizing the move as potentially having influence over the state’s upcoming Senate runoff elections.  Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said the decision to include Savannah Air National Guard Base as one of four preferred locations for Air National Guard C-130J main operating bases could be seen as politically motivated and preempting Congress’ final budgeting decisions…

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