The Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) recently recommended closing Connecticut's New London Submarine base. Congressman Christopher Shays (R-Bridgeport) is working closely with Governor Rell, Congressman Simmons and the entire Connecticut Congressional Delegation to reverse this recommendation. On Wednesday, the BRAC Commissioners visited New London and met with the leaders. Shays made the case that the cleanup costs were underestimated and the ease to which the Kings Bay submarine base in Georgia would be able to absorb the operations was overestimated. "This base is valuable to our nation's military and Connecticut's economy," Shays said. "We're going to fight to convince the Commissioners that their initial recommendation was just plain wrong. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on a bipartisan basis to make sure we keep the base's 8,600 jobs right where they are."

AUGUST FIELD OFFICE HOURS

Shays' staff will hold field office hours in the following locations in August. Office hours offer Fourth District residents an opportunity to speak directly with staff about questions or concerns related to federal government programs and agencies. We look forward to seeing you there!