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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Official: State's future at stake if Groton submarine base closes
The Groton base has a $4.5 billion annual economic impact, with 15,000 jobs tied to the installation.
The entire state has a stake in the future of the Naval Submarine Base in Groton and the defense industry, according to the head of the state's Office of Military Affairs.
Executive Director Bob Ross gave a presentation Tuesday at the governor's monthly meeting with the commissioners of the state agencies in Hartford. He said after that it's valuable for everyone to know "the big picture of military affairs in the state."
"So many people understand what's at stake and want to see the base survive and thrive," Ross said.
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