Move to block base closings is defeated.

Reports on the failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to block the closure of military facilities proposed by the U.S. Base Realignment and Closure Commission in 2005. Opposition of U.S. Representative Ray LaHood (R-Ill.) to the proposals; Number of closures recommended by the U.S. Department of Defense; Estimated savings to be gained from the proposed closing of military facilities.