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Lockheed Martin’s Layoff Notices: An Empty Threat?
The defense giant says it might have to tell 123,000 employees they’re at risk of losing their jobs—right before the presidential elections. Alex Klein on what’s really behind the move.
Alex Klein
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Jun. 27 2012
12:08PM EDT
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