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Monday, November 1st, 2010

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The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Election Anticipation. Voters around the country will decide tomorrow if key military-minded lawmakers will return to Congress next year. Incumbents facing tough reelection battles include the top four HASC Democrats: Chairman Ike Skelton (Mo.), Vice Chairman John Spratt (S.C.), Readiness subcommittee Chairman Solomon Ortiz (Texas), and Seapower and Expeditionary Forces subcommittee Chairman Gene Taylor (Miss.). SAC-D member Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) is fighting a tough challenger, as is HAC-D…

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