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Upton: Battle Creek Has Good Shot At Missile Defense
The day after a recent "Defense Tour" that brought a Congressional delegation to the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, U.S. Congressman Fred Upton (R-St.Joseph) expressed confidence in a possible missile defense system being situated here.
Upton told The Richard Piet Show on WBCK Battle Creek is likely the first or second choice among military decision makers as to where to locate the facility. Hear his remarks by clicking the video below.
Hear The Richard Piet Show weekday mornings from 5:30-9 on WBCK.
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