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October 8, 2013

Military Contractors Head to Work Despite Gov't Furloughs 
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Military contractors are still heading to work despite the U.S.
government shutdown. United Technologies Corporation, which makes Black
Hawk helicopters for the military, cancelled plans to furlough 2,000
workers after Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel reinstated nearly all
furloughed Pentagon workers on Saturday. Hagel said a measure signed
last week by President Obama allows civilians to work if they are aiding
military morale or capabilities. In response, Lockheed Martin also
downgraded its plans to furlough 3,000 workers, instead sending home
just 2,400.

 

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