Readers who attended today's BRAC hearing note that Senator Thune received a standing ovation, that the generals were impressive speakers, that South Dakota and its Congressional delegation generally presented a very focused and persuasive case, and that the BRAC members seemed receptive to the arguments. Here's some thoughts from the AP:
John Thune and Tim Johnson, Rep. Stephanie Herseth and Gov. Mike Rounds were among those scheduled to address the commissioners at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Organizers hoped 9,500 people would attend.
Hills Materials Co., a construction firm, parked some of its cement mixers and other vehicles downtown and along the road to Ellsworth. They contained banners saying, "Save Ellsworth. Our 300 families depend on it."
Outside the center before the hearing, a couple dozen disabled people who work at Ellsworth held signs and waved flags on the street to show their support for keeping the base open.
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