[CPEO-IRF] Judge backs Pennsylvania against Guard closure

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

U.S. Court rules National Guard base closure illegal

Reuters
August 26, 2005

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Friday that 
the Pentagon had broken the law in seeking to close down the 111th 
Fighter Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard without first 
obtaining the governor's approval.

The ruling was a victory for Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell, who challenged 
the Pentagon's plan to close the fighter wing at a naval base near 
Philadelphia. The disputed closure, which would cost more than 1,200 
jobs, is part of round of planned domestic military base reductions.

The case was closely watched by other U.S states affected by the program 
because it could set a precedent for other governors unhappy with 
Washington's plans.

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