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November 9, 2007

House and Senate approve bill to double sub production

WASHINGTON -- The House and Senate have approved a defense spending bill that would double Virginia-class submarine production to two boats a year.

It's a victory for Connecticut and Rhode Island congressmen hoping to protect jobs.

Lawmakers have been pressing the Navy for several years to accelerate plans to double production of the high-tech attack submarine.

Such a move would help submarine-maker Electric Boat with facilities in both states.

The measure includes $588 million to allow the Navy to begin building two boats per year as early as 2010 or 2011.

The Senate approved the bill late Thursday night following House passage earlier in the day. Lawmakers say they are hopeful President Bush will endorse the measure.

-- The Associated Press

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