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Helm Exit From Northrop Grumman Top Lobbying Post Surprises Industry

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Thursday, April 8th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford Robert Helm is leaving his post as Northrop Grumman's [NOC] top lobbyist, a surprise move that comes as the firm undergoes organizational changes. Defense-industry insiders said they do not believe Helm's retirement, announced within Northrop Grumman yesterday, is directly linked to the company's recent exit from the competition for the $40 billion KC-X Air Force tanker contract. "Bob Helm announced his intention to retire from Northrop Grumman," company spokesman Randy Belote told Defense Daily. "Clearly, it was…

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