DeGette Votes to Seek Repeal of BRAC Closure Recommendations

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DeGette Votes to Seek Repeal of BRAC Closure Recommendations

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today voted for a proposal that seeks the repeal of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission's (BRAC) 2005 base closure recommendations. These recommendations included the closure of the Denver Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) site despite its receiving the top rating in the Pentagon's evaluation of such facilities.

"Our city has suffered significant losses because of previous base closures. Now, despite a proud history of supporting our nation's armed forces, if these recommendations are carried out the military will have virtually no presence in Denver," said Rep. DeGette. "I support the military's efforts to streamline its infrastructure and reduce its operating budget. The Pentagon, however, rated the Denver site as having the highest military value of any of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service locations. It simply runs counter to the mission of the BRAC Commission to close this site."

The BRAC Commission announced its decision to close the DFAS site at Buckley Annex in Denver on August 25. The facility employs nearly 1,500 people and contributes $150 million per year to the Denver area economy in wages, purchases and military expenses.

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