BRITO: BRAC the federal budget
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The Washington Times
BRITO: BRAC the federal budget
Commission approaches can work to cut spending. They even can be highly effective, but they're only effective when the commission has the power to force Congress' hand.
One commission that has this power and thus consistently delivers results is the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission. BRAC is effective because it is a congressional commission whose recommendations become effective immediately. Congress has the power to repeal the commission's recommendations on an "up-or-down" vote, but the commission doesn't need congressional action to enact its recommendations.
