MCLB lays off 67 contractors
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Updated: 9:37 PM Nov 6, 2009
MCLB lays off 67 contractors
government writer
More than 230 more could follow if the workload doesn’t increase, officials say.
Posted: 8:25 PM Nov 6, 2009
Reporter: J.D. Sumner
Email Address: j.d.sumner@albanyherald.com

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MCLB officials have confirmed that a military contractor on the base has let go 67 employees and may release as many as 230 more.
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Posted by: Tim Nelson Location: Lee County on Nov 7, 2009 at 05:57 AM

Over the last 3 months P&G has let many more than 300 contractors go from the big 3 constuction contractors; EGC Construction, Spirit, and FruCon BIS.
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