LAWMAKER CALLS FOR KEEPING OPEN LOCKHEED MARTIN PLANT IN GEORGIA

By John Liang / November 12, 1999 at 5:00 AM
Rep. Bob Barr (R-GA) today said he hoped that rumors defense giant Lockheed Martin is closing its plant in Marietta, GA, are just that - rumors. "We've been dealing with this kind of speculation for years, and it has proven false in each case," Barr said in a statement. "It is my hope and belief these latest rumors fall into the same category." The Aeronautical Systems facility, which is adjacent to Barr's district, manufactures the C-130J cargo aircraft as well...

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