I am committed to making everyone aware of how important Travis is to national security and that of the Bay Area. After the base closures, some bases were never cleaned up enough to meet environmental standards to convert them to civilian use. There wasn't any balance in the approach, Tauscher said. Regardless of qualifiers, any federal base closure hearings would occur after a current review of the military, and in context with terrorist attacks less than a week ago, she said. Tuesday's attack will have some effect on what that is - it's certainly different than Monday night.
Transportation is another issue championed by the Congresswoman.
Tauscher is the senior Bay Area representative on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She realizes that Solano County, as the fastest growing area in the Bay Area, has large infrastructure needs, she said. Her work with the Metropolitan Transportation Committee, a regional government that includes Solano, will carry on as before. She boasts a track record of bringing projects back to the district. Along with transportation, budget and military concerns, as well as her involvement with clean air, water and business, Tauscher is continuing work on federal programs to support education and promote the local control of schools.