Members of Congress Will Fight to Keep Rescue Wing in NW
June 5, 2002
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Today, Members of the Northwest Congressional Delegation
will hold a media availability regarding a letter they are sending to the
Secretary of the Air Force asking the Air Force to reconsider its decision to
withdraw the 939th Air Rescue Wing from Portland. In the letter, the lawmakers
request a meeting with the Air Force. The members will gather in Rep. Earl
Blumenauer's Washington, DC office today to sign the letter and answer any
questions reporters may have.
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