By Emelie Rutherford Louisiana politicians are pushing to have Northrop Grumman [NOC] build two more Navy amphibious ships than planned at its ill-fated Avondale facility, and defense-minded lawmakers are busy assessing the company's potential exit from the shipbuilding business. The Los Angeles-based company said Tuesday it will consolidate its Gulf Coast shipyards at its Mississippi facilities and explore selling off its shipbuilding business. Louisiana's congressional delegation is fighting Northrop Grumman's plans to stop work at its New Orleans-area Avondale yard…
Louisiana Pols Want More Amphibs Built At Avondale To Delay Closure
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