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Jeanne Shaheen: “That will result in the termination of an estimated 5,000 employees and a--not only a delay in equipment readiness for 6…”

On the recordApril 17, 2013
That will result in the termination of an estimated 5,000 employees and a--not only a delay in equipment readiness for 6 divisions.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen highlights the significant job losses and readiness delays due to maintenance cuts.

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