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Dave Obey's 2001 funding for Cray and Troon's management takeover

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What happened

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In 2001, U.S. Representative Dave Obey included $10 million for Cray in the U.S. defense budget. Separately, Troon took over management of Eau Claire Golf & Country Club in 2021.

From leadertelegram.com

Why it matters

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The allocation of defense budget funds to Cray represents a direct government investment in supercomputer manufacturing. The management takeover by Troon signals a change in the operational scope of the golf club business.

From leadertelegram.com

Who's involved

  • Dave ObeyAmerican politician who allocated defense budget funds to Cray.
  • CrayAmerican supercomputer manufacturer that received defense budget funding.
  • TroonTown that took over management of Eau Claire Golf & Country Club.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CraySpeculative

    Cray might see increased revenue due to direct funding injection via the defense budget appropriation.

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The entities involved

  • Dave Obey

    American politician

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  • Cray

    American supercomputer manufacturer

    Nothing else this week.

  • Troon

    town in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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