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October 29, 2007

Everything you wanted to know about BRAC

Well -- a quick summary of key points, at least. You can find it in Q&A form on The Sun's site. Here's a taste of the answer to a question about tax impacts from BRAC, the base realignment and closure process expected to send thousands of jobs here in the next several years:
Of course, a complicating factor in all this is the huge uncertainty over where people will settle when the jobs relocate here. Some may choose to commute long-distance or work via telecommuting for a while, easing the strain on gridlocked highways and crowded classrooms. Where the newcomers end up buying or renting homes ultimately depends on the cost and availability of housing, the quality of schools, job opportunities for other household members and other factors.

Tim Wheeler, who's been answering the questions, will take more as they come in. You can email brac@baltimoresun.com.

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About Jamie Smith Hopkins
Jamie Smith Hopkins, a Baltimore Sun reporter since 1999, writes about the regional economy. Her reporting on the housing market has won national and local awards. Hopkins is a Columbia native and has lived in Maryland all her life, save for 10 months spent covering schools in Ames, Iowa.
She trained to become a wonk by spending large chunks of time as a geek and an insufferable know-it-all.
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