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The reaction to the announcement by the communities affected---from New Jersey to California, Wisconsin to Texas--was first disappointment, then determination to fight for their livelihoods.
Fort Monmouth is the home of the Army' s Communications and Electronics Command. The installation contributes $ 3 billion to the local and state economies; its dosing would put about 6,000 people out of work, deal a blow to area businesses and close the book on a base that's been part of the community since 1917.
Why did the Pentagon decide to dose 33 military bases?
A.That is what the local people have expected.
B.That's what the President has recommended.
C.To ensure a better livelihood of the local people.
D.To save the money and modernize the military.