Defense bill rejects Trump request for more base closures, increases KC-46 acquisitions

Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky

...Lawmakers in Congress rejected President Donald Trump's request for a new round of base closures in an annual defense policy bill that also authorizes the Air Force to acquire more KC-46 tanker jets.

..."I've been fighting for provisions that safeguard New Jersey's joint base, which is strategically critical to our national security and to New Jersey's economy," Norcross said Thursday following the committee's markup session. "Thankfully, with no BRAC cuts and more KC-46s, I feel optimistic about the future of our base. Plus, we're preparing our base for the future by advancing solar projects and exploring strategic rail."

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