Corporate Office Properties Trust breaks ground on second building at Aberdeen park Nov 4, 2009
started work on its second office building by Aberdeen Proving Ground, where it s seeking to tap into a demand for new commercial space from incoming defense contractors ... The shift will bring with it at least twice as many private jobs from defense contractors that do business with those government agencies. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Rick Holmes: For Senate candidates, tough questions, few answers Nov 2, 2009
You've been boasting of your insider credentials and your ability to squeeze pork out of Washington for defense contractors and highway projects. With voters angry over the Big Dig, earmark abuses and record deficits, do you really think the people want to promote a standard-issue hack, or are you just trying to make a virtue out of a necessity. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Boeing's C-17: The Pork Plane Oct 30, 2009
Lawmakers are teaming up with Lockheed, Boeing, and other defense contractors to push back fiercely on certain targeted programs, even when the Pentagon says it doesn't need the weaponry in question. In some areas, organized labor has joined the fight. (BusinessWeek)
* Corner-cutting led to Nimrod crash in Afghanistan: report Oct 30, 2009
The report was severely critical of the Defense Ministry, the Royal Air Force (RAF) and two of Britains largest defense contractors, BAE Systems and QinetiQ, for failing to correct longstanding design flaws in the Nimrod aircraft ... The report identified 10 individuals as sharing responsibility for the failure, including a general and an air marshal, and five officials working for the defense contractors. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Defense Department's Top Auditor Forced From Post Oct 27, 2009
The Pentagon's chief auditor was forced from her post Monday following sharp criticism from lawmakers over failures to hold defense contractors accountable for overcharges and poor performance. April Stephenson, director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency since February 2008, has been reassigned to a new position inside the Pentagon and replaced by a senior civilian Army official, according to internal e-mail messages. (ABC News -- Wire)
Capuano has funds linked to lobbyist Oct 25, 2009
The firm, which the FBI raided in November, specialized in securing earmark funds for its clients, most of whom are defense contractors. The firm in 2006 successfully persuaded lawmakers to earmark $100 million for their clients, according to a study by the nonpartisan Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. (Boston Globe)
US Airways will shrink, add fees Oct 25, 2009
The Central Command contract is the latest Florida deal for Los Angeles-based Northrop Grumman, which is one of the largest defense contractors in the state, including operations in Melbourne, Orlando and St. Augustine. Northrop employs about 3,000 in Central Florida. (FOX61, CT)
Barack Obama reaches a crossroad Oct 21, 2009
The defense contractors and the generals have done extraordinarily well out of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. One doesn't see the defense contractors much ... One does see the retired generals, now working for defense contractors or Washington think tanks, on television. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Old media interviews new media about old media; discuss Oct 20, 2009
Why write about republican congressmen voting against provisions that would allow individuals employed by defense contractors (receiving multi-billion $$ contracts) to report crimes against them, when you can report about ACORN.. Ghetto Grandpa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Click to read:Game Plan: If Israel Strikes Iran First Oct 19, 2009
"General Wald is a director and senior advisor to the Aerospace & Defense Industry practice for Deloitte LLP. In this role, he is responsible for providing senior leadership in strategy and relationships with defense contractors and Department of Defense (DOD) program executives. He is a subject matter specialist in weapons procurement and deployment, counter terrorism, national, energy and international security policy. Prior to joining Deloitte, General Wald was the vice president,... (CBS News)
Defense meeting focuses on Wright-Patt Oct 15, 2009
The event also featured speakers from Beavercreek-based , of Beavercreek and in Fairborn, which were highlighted as successful defense contractors ... The next meeting in the series, sponsored by the Dayton Area Defense Contractors Association, will be held in Springfield on Nov. 17. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Epic Data Provides Business Update Oct 14, 2009
Defense contractors, aerospace, automotive, high technology and industrial equipment & machinery manufacturers, employ Epic Data solutions to optimize the ROI of their manufacturing IT infrastructure investments and operations by increasing plant productivity, materials visibility and production velocity. Customers include Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Komatsu, Learjet, CAE Inc., Kingfisher plc, Joy Mining Machinery, Cobham Defence Communications Ltd., GE Aircraft Engine, Contour Premium... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Aberdeen OKs plan for BRAC offices near Ripken Stadium Oct 13, 2009
1 million square feet of commercial space will need to be built surrounding the military base for defense contractors, space which isn t available in the county now. Harford County is ready for BRAC, and this project will be another positive step in attracting and retaining our military contractor friends, Harford County Economic Development Director James C. Richardson said. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Sorry, but Rangel has to go Oct 13, 2009
Randy "Duke" Cunningham, who was living on a yacht, within sight of the Capitol, subsidized by defense contractors who also bought his house at an inflated price. Republican colleagues mostly swept aside former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's faults. (Albany Times Union)
Selective Deficit Disorder Oct 11, 2009
But when it comes to giving trillions of dollars to financial firms, defense contractors, the Pentagon and other corporate fat cat, deficits suddenly don' matter. AL HAMBURG, Torrington. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Budget stalemate could break BH schools Oct 10, 2009
Teachers face payless paydays and defense contractors keep on gouging along. " AGAIN wrote on Oct 8, 2009 6:43 AM:" Thinks it is time Benton Harbor and St. Joe Schools start sharing cost. (The Herald-Palladium)
Swamp Creature Rangel Needs to Find the Exit Oct 9, 2009
The same committee was unmoved by Representative Randy Duke Cunningham, who was living on a yacht, within sight of the Capitol, subsidized by defense contractors who also bought his house at an inflated price. Republican colleagues mostly swept aside former House Majority Leader faults. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
NOT FUNNY: Sen. Franken gets testy over statistics... Oct 9, 2009
His bill bars funding from defense contractors who prevent employees from suing over sexual assault and other charges. Despite the major legislative victory, an unusually terse and irritated Franken emerged on Wednesday as he questioned de Bernardo, who was singing the praises of arbitration before the committee. (The Drudge Report)
Iridium Returns from the Space of Disgrace Oct 7, 2009
That includes airspace, the sea, and mountaintops places where the military, defense contractors, and companies involved in shipping and logistics or oil and gas exploration will pay dearly for ways to communicate. The U.S. military is Iridium's largest customer, accounting for about 21% of revenues and 9% of its user base. (BusinessWeek)
Sack the general; stop the war Oct 7, 2009
Anyone who has ever watched the U.S. military in action on Capitol Hill, acting in coordination with the various lobbyists who represent defense contractors and others who profit from U.S. military enterprises, knows the degree to which the Pentagon is proficient at getting its way inside both the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government. But the whole thing is usually carried out more in line with what the military call "the chain of command." Mr. Obama's national security... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gates: Military Ready for Obama War Plan Oct 6, 2009
we have nothing to gain ( well except the oil contracts )and profits from defense contractors, the mercenary army we hired etc. by Mortarman29 October 5, 2009 1:34 PM EDT. (CBS News)
In a zombie nation, 'secret' history sells Oct 6, 2009
We've all learned to tolerate people who are convinced that the moon landings never took place, that the U.S. is sitting on an arsenal full of alien technology at Area 51, that Sept. 11 was an inside job by defense contractors and that Barack Obama's parents schemed to make their Kenyan-born son president of the United States by apprenticing him to George Soros and the Bilderberg Group. A few weeks ago, Fox News host Glenn Beck explained the "true meaning" of the architecture of New York's... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Work on Abingdon Wegmans to begin Oct 6, 2009
The developer is hoping to tap into a pent-up demand for office and retail space in the area, driven by an influx of several thousand military workers and defense contractors being shifted to the nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground. Ward plans to hold a groundbreaking ceremony at the site, at Box Hill Corporate Drive and Woodsdale Road Thursday morning. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Click to read:Battle of Wanat - Inside the Ambush Oct 6, 2009
Battle of Wanat - Inside the Ambush - CBS Evening News - CBS News. AFGHANISTAN, Oct. 5, 2009. (CBS News)
Lockheed Rival Seeks to Toss $37 Million Verdict Oct 3, 2009
L-3 Comm has asked U.S. District Judge Charles A. Pannell Jr. to toss the verdict -- which stemmed from the defense contractors' competition over international aircraft refurbishing contracts -- and either dismiss Lockheed's claims or order a new trial, saying Lockheed's alleged violation "undoubtedly changed the outcome of the trial.". The evidence that forms that basis of L-3 Comm's allegations is not open to public scrutiny because the motion, including 37 exhibits, was filed under seal by... (Law.com)
JERRY FISHER: What would Ike say today? Oct 3, 2009
"Was he warning this generation? To the consternation of the military, this lonely voice of reason insisted America's defenses were more than adequate. During his first three years as president, he actually cut the federal budget, mainly by controlling defense spending.He was attacked from both sides for putting fiscal concerns above national security. He had seen a disturbing congressional report showing some 1,400 retired military officers, including 261 generals and admirals, were in the... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Country club plans $70M in new housing Oct 2, 2009
With the on-going Base Realignment and Closure at expected to bring more defense contractors to the area, as well as the coming construction of Kettering Health Network s $135 million Beavercreek Medical Center on the Mills-Morgan Medical Campus, Malonson said there is going to be additional demand for these homes. The homes will range in price from $400,000 to $2 million. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
DFW firms ink $26M in defense contracts Oct 1, 2009
Two defense contractors operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have secured multimillion-dollar military contracts, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Defense. Dallas-based LLC won a $15. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
GAO finds DOD contractors have made progress on ethics Sep 30, 2009
Federal watchdog measure aims to ease distrust of defense contractors ... and President Barack Obama have called for reforming defense contractors' practices, with Waxman convening hearings that showcased fraud, waste and abuse by contractors. (FCW.com)
By the Letter: Global Events Management Sep 26, 2009
The company was ranked No. 25 on The Business Review s Defense Contractors list. What year was the company founded. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Will Palms sway any bidders? (12) Sep 24, 2009
The unfortunate thing is, it s being looked at to be totally redone as an office for defense contractors, he said. In the past, Shepard had worked with other local parties that showed interest in purchasing the property and taking advantage of The Palms fully functioning kitchen. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Local firm begins work on major expansion Sep 23, 2009
2 million total approved by the governor's office under the Qualified Space and Defense Contractors Program. Raydon is the first tenant in the business park, taking half the available land. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A Colossal Sign Of U.S. Weakness Sep 23, 2009
Our biggest weakness is that we have evolved from a democracy to a lobbying special interest auction dominated by defense contractors that dictate foreign policy if we let them. by noloyalisti September 22, 2009 3:12 PM EDT. (CBS News -- Politics)
Murtha-linked contractor sentenced for obstructing justice Sep 23, 2009
U.S. District Judge Lacey Collier sentenced chemical engineer Theodore Sumrall to probation instead of prison after noting his cooperation with federal agents investigating kickbacks taken from federal funds earmarked by Congress for high-tech defense research at the Eglin lab (Somerset Daily American, PA)
EODT Named to Top 200 Government Contractors List Sep 23, 2009
Specializing in security, critical mission support, munitions response and stabilization and reconstruction operations, EODT ranked 86th on the list of the Top 100 Defense Contractors with more than $406M in business in 2008. Overall, EODT ranked 118th on the list of Top Government Contractors. (PR Newswire)
Give us some good reasons to support health plan Sep 22, 2009
Nor did they say anything about being constantly in bed with defense contractors and wasting billions and billions of dollars (far more than we spend on welfare for those lazy folks) to keep fat cats healthy and so retired generals have a place to go work after their careers are over ... "Nor did they say anything about being constantly in bed with defense contractors and wasting billions and billions of dollars (far more than we spend on welfare for those lazy folks) to keep fat cats healthy... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Analyst Picks and Pans: Alliant Techsystems, Cooper Tire, Cytec Sep 22, 2009
Shares have "significantly underperformed" the market and other defense contractors in recent months, primarily due to concerns over the future of Alliant's NASA business, Rubel said. NASA spending accounts for about 20% of Alliant's revenue, he said. (BusinessWeek)
NATO Urges Linked US/Russia/NATO Defense Sep 19, 2009
The CEO of AIG is as we speak ripping off the civilian contractors working for the defense contractors in the 2 or 3 war zones we are currently involved in by gouging the Pentagon for workman's comp and insurance benefits pricing and then trying not to pay the workers for injury benefits (Insurance) and disability. All for extra profits and bonuses. (CBS News)
Franks: Obama missile decision a disgrace Sep 18, 2009
The pullback also impacts defense contractors, including Boeing Co., Raytheon Co., Orbital Sciences Corp., which do missile work for the U.S. military and have operations in Arizona. The Obama administration still is moving forward with missile defense programs in the U.S., including systems for California that could defend against attacks from North Korea or even China. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Polish Prime Minister Refuses To Take Hillary's Call... Sep 18, 2009
I applaud the decision not to go forward with an incredibly expensive system that will only benefit American defense contractors and the politicians who have been bought by them ... yster said "I applaud the decision not to go forward with an incredibly expensive system that will only benefit American defense contractors and the politicians who have been bought by them." As opposed to the politicians bought by the climate change and ACORN facists. (The Drudge Report)
Hope for Home Builders? Sep 18, 2009
About 40,000 civilians, defense contractors and soldiers are expected to move into the 11-county region around Fort Bragg by 2013. Already, $2 billion in construction projects are under way on the base alone, says Tim McNeill, chairman of the Bragg Regional Task Force. (BusinessWeek)
Meet the man who changed Glenn Beck's life (215) Sep 18, 2009
Wall Street, defense contractors and the insurance industry v. the poor and dispossessed. Glenn Greenwald. (Salon)
Raytheon Missile Systems looks to the future Sep 17, 2009
Although the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have been highly profitable to U.S. defense contractors, the Obama administration is pushing cuts to some weapons, vehicle and aircraft programs. Emerging technologies, which have military and commercial use, are seen as a way to cushion against declines in traditional military spending. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pursuing a passion Sep 17, 2009
MORTON After managing departments for a number of government entities, civilian defense contractors and semiconductor industries, Donna Vosburg left her career to fulfill her lifelong dreams of becoming a teacher. It was that dream that turned her onto a newfound passion and a whole new career. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Rival Company to Fight Lockheed's Legal Fee Request Sep 16, 2009
The Atlanta litigation is one piece of a high-stakes feud between the two defense contractors over a growing international market: the refurbishment of military aircraft, much of it designed and built by Lockheed, that are owned by governments around the world. In Dallas, L-3 Comm has sued Lockheed, contending that Lockheed filed the Atlanta litigation in an attempt "to stifle competition." Both Lockheed and L-3 Comm compete in the international aircraft modification and refurbishment market,... (Law.com)
British Think-Tank: U.S. Power Fading Sep 16, 2009
Our defense contractors and their political allies fund defense projects that do little to keep our country safe; but make these corporations enormously wealthy. Companies do not grow by offering better products or services; but by buying the competition and lowering the standards. (CBS News -- World)
Aberdeen doesnt have room for BRAC defense companies Sep 14, 2009
Some of the nation s largest defense contractors are scrambling to find space near Aberdeen Proving Ground as the government agencies they do business with move from Fort Monmouth, N.J., to the Harford County military base ... More than 150 defense contractors doing business with those government agencies will need to move into the area. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Business reaction to E-Verify: OMG Sep 14, 2009
A wide range of New York employers do business with the federal government -- from construction firms to management consulting and high tech companies and defense contractors ... A wide range of New York employers do business with the federal government -- from construction firms to management consulting and high tech companies and defense contractors. (New York Post -- Business)
Obama's N.C. ratings still waning, polls show Sep 13, 2009
She asked for recommendations on, among other steps, how to attract industries such as defense contractors and aerospace companies, adjust the tax structure to help large and small businesses grow, and market the state around the world. To aid in those efforts, Perdue wants some of the board members to also join a state innovation council of scientists and business leaders to draft policy recommendations on encouraging innovation and attracting venture capital. (News & Observer)
Weapons suppliers selling to international market Sep 13, 2009
defense contractors try to diversify amid cuts ... Arizona defense contractors have prospered from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during the last seven years, capturing billions of dollars in Pentagon contracts for missiles, helicopters, soldier vests, radios and other equipment. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pakistan casts wary eye on Afghan election dispute Sep 11, 2009
For weeks now, the Pakistani media have portrayed America, its military and defense contractors in the darkest of lights, all part of an apparent campaign of anti-American vilification that is sweeping the country and, according to some, putting American lives at risk. Pakistanis are reacting to what many here see as an "imperial" American presence, echoing Iraq and Afghanistan, with Washington dictating to the Pakistani military and the government. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
2 Plead Guilty To Selling Fake Goods Sep 10, 2009
His customers also included the Marine Corps, Air Force, FBI, Federal Aviation Administration, as well as defense contractors, universities and financial institutions. Michael Edman also operated a business that sold technology products. (Click2Houston, TX)
Dropped Coverage Draws Health Care Outrage Sep 9, 2009
The Republicans lied to go to two wars so they could pad the pockets of defense contractors, and "Private contractors" for the wars, In reality that was the lobby dollar game hard at work to rob America,,,,,NOW, the Democrats have control,,,,and they are not only feeding the defense machine that they screamed about for the last eight years,,,,,,they have started feeding the big banks and other wall street firms,,,,,with OUR tax dollars,,,for those companies to waste giving performance bonuses to... (CBS News)
Changing the Way Saudis Learn Sep 8, 2009
On one compound, militants emerged from the rubble and stormed the houses of American, British, and Canadian doctors, nurses, and defense contractors, firing automatic weapons at the families they found inside. Over the next three years, militants allegedly affiliated with "al-Qaida in Saudi Arabia" launched dozens more attacks across the country. (Slate)
Anti-U.S. fury racks Pakistan Sep 8, 2009
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- For weeks now, the Pakistani media have portrayed the United States, its military and defense contractors in the darkest of lights, in a campaign of anti-American vilification that is sweeping the country and may be putting American lives at risk. Pakistanis are reacting to what many of them see as an "imperial" American presence, echoing Iraq and Afghanistan, with Washington dictating to the Pakistani military and the government. (News & Observer)
Travelin down the road like a rollin stone Sep 5, 2009
if you will agree that the Defense Contractors and Oil interests were pulling the strings behind Bush ... if you will agree that the Defense Contractors and Oil interests were pulling the strings behind Bush ... if you will agree that the Defense Contractors and Oil interests were pulling the strings behind Bush. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Continuing Focus on Defense, Security & Aerospace, Plexus Receives FAR 145 Repair Station Certification Sep 3, 2009
This certification compliments Plexus' facilities that are already compliant to AS9100 and the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap), by allowing Plexus to repair, and return to service, aircraft components ranging from individual circuit card assemblies to line replaceable units. Jim Anderson, Customer Management Vice President for the D/S/A Market Sector, commented, "Plexus is pleased to be a leading contract manufacturer of electronic products in the D/S/A... (PR Newswire)
Inquiry into Kabul Hazing Underway Sep 3, 2009
it was the failure of Immigration in the first place for any terrorists to have gotten into the country,,,,,just ANOTHER government CREATED problem,,,,,they can create them but they cannot solve anything,,,,,Not that they really want to,,,,,fighting these ghost terrorists puts a LOT of money into their pockets from the defense contractors and private contractors doing overseas work. and those contracts were paid for with lobby dollars,,,you can bet on it. (CBS News)
Poll: Obama's Ratings on Afghanistan Drop Sep 2, 2009
"You are right, we won't lose that many--because we will be bankrupt before then. It was reported that over 240 tons of bombs were used to bust the bunker where Saddam's sons were. Two bodies were brought out for all the world to see. 2 bodies. 240 tons of bombs at what cost? It was reported that one action cost us around 30 million dollars--but we got 'em, right? 30 million dollars to kill 2 men. They use a cell phone to kill 2 or three of ours at a cost of about 30.00. YOu do the math--wars... (CBS News -- Evening News)
RedState Morning Briefing Sep 1, 2009
President Harry Truman, Democrat, unilaterally declared the steel firms to be at fault for the strikes, which were set to cripple Defense contractors ability to keep the war supplied. So, the President nationalized America s steel manufacturing plants with the plan of dictating his own terms to the unions, appeasing them as part of his political base, while keeping afloat an early front of the Cold War. (Human Events Online)
Economic foundation names board officers Aug 31, 2009
Mattingly leads a board determined to work collaboratively with the city and fort to strengthen defense contractors and local businesses and I m honored to be part of the effort, said Cochise College Dean Sheila DeVoe Heidman, a two-term foundation president. I m looking forward to working with the new slate of officers and want to take this opportunity to thank Sheila for all the help she provided during my first year as executive director. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
COPT expands board Aug 28, 2009
Those moves are expect to create a sizeable demand for office, research and development space near those military bases to be taken by the defense contractors who do business with the incoming federal agencies. Szafranski has consulted with senior executives across the federal government, including intelligence agencies, defense contractors and the aerospace industry. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Epic Data Announces Results for the Third Quarter Aug 28, 2009
Defense contractors, aerospace, automotive, high technology and industrial equipment & machinery manufacturers, employ Epic Data solutions to optimize the ROI of their manufacturing IT infrastructure investments and operations by increasing plant productivity, materials visibility and production velocity. Customers include Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Komatsu, Learjet, CAE Inc., Kingfisher plc, Joy Mining Machinery, Cobham Defence Communications Ltd., GE Aircraft Engine, Contour Premium... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Young Afghan Freed from Gitmo to Sue U.S. Aug 28, 2009
"That is outright LUNACY. He was warned at least 10 times prior to 9/11 about the pending attacks, and he was SPECIFICALLY warned by the FAA on August 6th that bin Laden was going to hijack planes to fly them into buildings in a terrorist attack. But - as usual - he was too busy on vacation.http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/04/10/august6.memo/He ABANDONED the "war on terror" like a baby in a dumpster, (or should I say "cut and ran"), to instead go to Iraq, which had NO PURPOSE whatsoever. And... (CBS News -- World)
Defense Firms Mourn Chief Benefactor Kennedy Aug 27, 2009
Though known as a dove on foreign policy, Kennedy's efforts on behalf of New England defense contractors and military bases helped cement his local popularity. The industry is a big economic driver in Massachusetts. (Newsmax)
