Griffin: Hawker Beechcraft Announcement Is ‘Terrible News’

Aug 2, 2012 Issues: Economy and Jobs

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement after learning the news that Hawker Beechcraft plans to lay off 170 workers from its Little Rock facility:

“This is terrible news for the affected Hawker Beechcraft employees, their families and all of Arkansas.  My heart goes out to them.  Arkansas remains a great place for aerospace manufacturing, but today’s announcement is another reason why strengthening the economy and encouraging job growth remain my top priorities.”