Area Leaders to Attend Forum Supporting Rock Island Arsenal
WHO:
Congressman Bobby Schilling (IL-17)
Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01)
Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02)
Area leaders, Governor’s offices, Senator’s offices.
WHAT:
Congressmen Schilling, Braley, and Loebsack are calling for a bipartisan community task force meeting to mount an all-out effort to preserve and strengthen the Rock Island Arsenal and the Quad Cities’ defense manufacturing capabilities.
WHEN:
Saturday February 4, 2012 from 8:00 –...
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