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U.S. Senator Richard Shelby
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Published: Wed, July 02, 2008 - 11:05 am
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 11:30 am
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 11:30 am
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YEP! And I’m skittish about Mr.Gates last release where he said he would accept no further delays in starting this contract. I take that to mean if Boeing gets it on this go around, Northrup/Grumman could not appeal. I think we’re about to see if big money still controls most of Washington D.c.!