Politics & Government

Congressmen Trying to Save 911th Airlift Wing

Congressmen Tim Murphy, Jason Altmire, Mike Doyle and Mark Critz introduced and co-sponsored legislation to save the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon.

Four local congressmen introduced legislation Tuesday to block the Air Force from .

The bill from U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, effectively prevents the Pentagon from closing the base. A face-to-face meeting with Air Force officials, which was brokered by Murphy, is scheduled for the Pennsylvania delegation this Thursday at 1 p.m. to discuss the 911th.

“Congressional intervention is needed to stop the Air Force from making a hasty and unwise decision," Rep. Murphy said in a statement. "The 911th is one of the most cost-effective bases in our military. I’m putting down a legislative marker that stops the closure and ensures there’s a deliberate review of the Air Force realignment.

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“The Air Force may not be in compliance with existing law that requires congressional approval to close any base with more than 300 civilian personnel."

Original cosponsors of the legislation include Reps. Jason Altmire (PA-4), Mike Doyle (PA-14) and Mark Critz (PA-12).

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