And 2 other governors reiterating shipyard commitment
A potential buyer of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding’s local yard said in a letter delivered this week to Gov. Haley Barbour that it’s committed to making Ingalls “a strong and vibrant business for many years to come.”
Cleveland-based Cleveland Shipbuilding Group LLC also said it has developed a plan to quickly finalize contract negotiations that have approximately $5 billion in work for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard hanging in the balance.
In a letter to Barbour dated Monday, Cleveland principals reiterated their commitment to keep and grow the yards, rather than “flip” them as a financial acquirer would be apt to do.
Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and Gov. Robert McDonnell of Virginia received similar letters by express mail customized to their local operations.
Mississippi Press
10/15/10
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