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Article: Congressional Committee Vote to Impact Jobs in Connecticut.
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- May 12, 2008
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House Armed Services Committee to consider funding for new U.S. Air Force Tanker
WASHINGTON, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This week, the House Armed Services Committee will vote on legislation that will have a direct economic impact on the state of Connecticut. The committee, which includes Connecticut Congressman Joe Courtney among its members, will consider funding for the KC-45, the U.S. Air Force's next generation aerial refueling tanker.
On Feb. 29, the Air Force selected Northrop Grumman Corporation to provide that tanker. Northrop Grumman has engaged 230 suppliers in 49 states to assist with the project. Those suppliers will support ...