Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: Testimony by the Eielson Community regarding "Executive Summary" assertations by Generals Gamble and Hamilton that the Secretary of Defense deviated substantially from all BRAC selection criteria (1-8), an explanaiton on why the AF recommended keeping most of Eielson as COPE THUNDER central; and why Eielson's existing force structure better served Air Force Operational and Training requirements as distributed by the Secretary's recommendations.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.