A bipartisan effort is underway to name a new Columbia-class submarine after the state of Wisconsin.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 14

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Wisconsin Newport News Shipbuilding General Dynamics Electric Boat

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General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII-Newport News Shipbuilding jointly secured contracts for major defense projects.

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General Dynamics Electric Boat was awarded $77 billion in defense contracts, with subsidiary operations based in Groton.Jul 30

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Wisconsin
state of the United States of America
- The Wisconsin Legislature governs expungement laws.Mon 17:14
- Raj Shukla has been appointed as the AARP Wisconsin State Director and is advocating for policy changes concerning senior issues.Mon 14:57
Newport News Shipbuilding
shipyard in the United States
- Shipyard Newport News Shipbuilding is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi.Sat 00:04
General Dynamics Electric Boat
subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation

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A new submarine fleet is being built, with parts being sourced from local companies in Milwaukee, Connecticut, and Wisconsin.Aug 29

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