Bush Approves Base Closure Plan, Sends List to Congress
A plan to shut 22 major U.S. military posts and realign others now is in the hands of Congress. President Bush on Sept. 15 approved the recommendations of an independent panel to close the 22 large bases and reshape 33 other big installations.
Congress has 45 legislative days to review the list. The plan will become final unless lawmakers vote to reject the plan in its entirety.