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Idaho Could Lose More Than 10,000 Defense-Related Jobs

Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald
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U.S. Air Force
Six F-15C Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagles fly over the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho.

As federal lawmakers debate how to avoid falling off the looming fiscal cliff, a report commissioned for the Aerospace Industries Association shows Idaho could lose 10,411 defense-related jobs.  The U.S. could face job losses totaling two million, according to the report.

Automatic budget cuts are scheduled to go into effect in January, unless lawmakers come up with a new plan.  Click here to continue reading...

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