During the Midday Program on WYPR, an amendment introduced by Senators Tom Coburn (OK) and John McCain (AZ) that would cancel the proposed training center in Ruthsburg was discussed. Here is some more information about the amendment and an article in the Washington Post.
Here is some specific concerns identified by Sen. Coburn about the training facility:
- The New Training Facility Cannot be Characterized as a “Shovel Ready” Project
- Local Residents Have Expressed Serious Concerns About Having a New Government Facility in Their Backyard
- The State Department Already Has Training Facilities – It Simply Wants New and Upgraded Facilities
- Cheaper Options Exist if the New Facility Is Built In West Virginia Instead of Maryland