Boeing to Cut Fewer Moon Rocket Jobs

Analysis-Cutting moon rocket would test Musk's power to slash jobs in Republican states
President Donald Trump is being urged to axe an over-budget, multi-billion dollar moon rocket, sources familiar with the discussions said, setting up a titanic struggle with Republican lawmakers whose districts depend on the program's jobs.
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STORY: It’s supposed to take American astronauts back to the Moon. But NASA’s giant new rocket has been dogged by delays and cost overruns. Now the Space Launch System, or SLS, could be a target for Elon Musk as he seeks government cost savings on behalf of Donald Trump.
Boeing to Cut Fewer Moon Rocket Jobs After ‘Daily’ NASA Talks
Boeing Co. managed to preserve half of the 400 jobs it previously considered eliminating at its moon-rocket program following talks with NASA, potentially pointing to greater certainty over future funding despite concerns over a potential shake-up by Donald Trump.
Cutting moon rocket would test Musk's power to slash jobs in Republican states
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