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IL SR0782

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Deanna Demuzio

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Origin

Senate

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to pass legislation procuring additional C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft beyond the currently approved 223 aircraft
  • States that job erosion in the United States due to outsourcing, particularly in aerospace manufacturing, must end
  • Asserts that loss of high-technology aerospace jobs threatens the nation's ability to design, fabricate, and assemble defense products
  • Contends that upgraded C-5 aircraft alone will not meet the military's needs for modern transport capability across combat, strategic, tactical, and humanitarian missions
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to each member of the Illinois congressional delegation

Legislative Description

URGE CONGRESS-PROCURE C-17

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/27/2010

Committee Referrals

State Government & Veterans Affairs5/26/2010
Assignments4/22/2010

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