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Decade of steps in death of SST project
Washington's long struggle over the American supersonic transport ends as Congress kills federal backing. Proxmire led opposition citing environmental and economic costs while Boeing and GE faced layoffs as contracts were canceled and the White House failed to secure renewed funding. The 56 to 37 Senate vote reaffirmed rejection, though Magnusen warned the idea may return.
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White House
Aerospace
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Warren G. Magnuson
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Boeing Co
Proxmire
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Boeing
General Electric Co
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William Allen