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“$7,500,000 to Aurora Flight Sciences for Orion High Altitude Long Endurance UAV”

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Recipient Web Site:  Recipient Address:  (Flag)
2502 Airport Road
Columbus, MS
39701
Recipient address as provided by Sponsor(s): (courtesy of Taxpayers for Common Sense)
2502 Airport Road Columbus, MS
Short Description of Recipient Organization: 
Aurora Flight Sciences strives to maintain a “can do” culture and a “frontiers of flight” mentality. We are committed to research, testing, and verification in a hands-on environment staffed by exceptional people.
Are Top Personnel Listed on the Site? 
Yes
Is the Project Mentioned on the Site? 
Yes
Does the Recipient have Federal Contracts? 
Yes
Link to the Recipient's Federal Contracts (Fedspending.org):  Does the Recipient have Federal Grants? 
Yes
Link to the Recipient's Federal Grants (Fedspending.org):  Have employees of the recipient collectively contributed more than $20,000 to candidates for federal office during the current and last election cycle?: 
Yes
Does a sponsoring member take credit? 
No
Did the recipient hire federal lobbyists? 
Yes
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kerry wrote:

MizJesster wrote:

The good news: he resigned.
The really, really bad news: He resigned to move over to the Senate.

posted February 12, 2008 at 8:35 p.m.



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