Former Representative Vic Fazio would look like a perfect choice for the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Until you look a little closer. Mr Fazio is a Democrat and former Congressman -- strong credentials for the bipartisan panel. He's also from California -- one of the biggest homes to the military. And House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has reccomended him for the job.
But states and communities have lined up lobbyists to get Congress to keep bases in their backyards up and running -- whether the military wants them or not.
And the state of California has hired the lobbying firm of Clark & Weinstock to keep their bases open. Guess who works as a lobbyist for Clark & Weinstock. Vic Fazio.
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