Quote of the Day
"The U.S. economy expanded at a faster clip than initially forecast in the third quarter, helped by more robust consumer spending and by stronger exports. The economy grew at a 2.5% annualized pace in the quarter, revised up from the initial estimate of 2.0%, the government said in its second estimate of quarterly gross domestic product. GDP growth was 1.7% during the second quarter.”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, 11/23/2010
For Release: Friday, February 19, 2010
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
COSTELLO ANNOUNCES GENERAL DYNAMICS TO RECEIVE ARMY CONTRACT
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., located in Marion, has been awarded a $10,723,950 contract by the U.S. Army. The contract is for the First Article Test for Lightweight 30MM M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose Cartridges. Sixty percent of the work will be performed in Marion.
“The dedicated employees at General Dynamics are helping sustain our armed forces,” said Costello. “This is important work that also supports the local economy, and I am pleased that it is being done in Southern Illinois.”
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