Boeing Wichita plant sale sparks state and local alarm
State and local officials, along with Kansas lawmakers, react to a Times report that Boeing plans to sell its Wichita facility. Leaders stress defense ties and community impact while preparing to press Boeing for clarification and to protect Wichita jobs and suppliers.
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Rutherford
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Seattle
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Society of Professional Engineering Employees In Aerospace
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Pension trends push workers toward 401k style plans
Pension experts warn current defined benefit plans face decline as firms face higher costs from old rate formulas. With 2001 rate scales slated to return, a Senate bill proposes a two year corporate bond index based formula to cut costs by about 80 billion. Industry leaders warn reduced employer spending may threaten growth.
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University of Alabama Law School
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National Association of Manufacturers
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