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Old 03-03-2008   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by skipsaxe View Post
Here in CT we had the same issue last year when Sikorsky Aircraft lost the Presidental Helicopter contract to an Italian company. Everyone around here was up in arms as well, but like most of these things, nothing has ever come of it.

I'm of the opion that political pressure has been put on the present administration to take care of our allies by allowing them to bid on DOD contracts. I'm not saying it's right, but being in that industry myself...it's what I believe.
i watched the press conference friday and you might be right. they kept saying this is good for the airforce and our allies...?
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