Senate directs DOD to hold off on base closings

The Senate, in debate on the fiscal year 1998 defense authorization bill, voted to hold off on closing additional military bases until a government study is conducted on the economic effect of past shutdowns. The Senate voted 66-33 Wednesday night in support of the move, which prevents the Pentagon...

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