April 12 at 12:44 p.m.
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By Reuters
The White House is partnering with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Sears Holdings Corp. and Siemens AG to help struggling military families find jobs as part of an initiative partially overseen by Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal.
Each company will offer different services for military spouses and veterans as part of an initiative–called Joining Forces–formally launched Tuesday by President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden. Get the full story »
Jan. 17 at 6:37 a.m.
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Autos,
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Layoffs
By Associated Press
AM General plans to lay off 300 workers from the northern Indiana factory that makes Humvees for the military. Get the full story »
Nov. 4, 2010 at 7:31 a.m.
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Jobs/employment
By Associated Press
Despite the urging of two federal lawmakers, Olin Corp. says it is moving an ammunition plant and 1,000 jobs from Illinois to Mississippi. The Clayton, Mo.-based Olin said Wednesday that its Winchester Centerfire Operations in East Alton will be relocated to Oxford, Miss. Get the full story »