Defense giant Lockheed Martin [LMT] said Friday it expects that the automatic budget cuts that took effect earlier this month known as sequestration will at least result in furloughing employees and could have a more severe impact on thousands of jobs. In addition to issuing furloughs, Lockheed Martin said it may have to lay off workers or issue 60-day notifications of possible layoffs under a federal law known as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, or WARN. “We continue…
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Fischer Says Golden Dome Boosters Need To Increase Capitol Hill Support With Information, Warns Against Counting On Reconciliation
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – A Senate Armed Services panel chair today said boosters of the Golden Dome program still have work to do to increase support on Capitol Hill while […]
HII Executive Outlines Its Shipbuilding Acceleration Strategy
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House Sends Dec. 11 CR With Ship Construction Funds To Trump’s Desk For Final Signature
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