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Business

Raytheon, United Technologies Merger Will Create A New Aerospace Giant

June 10, 2019 • The new defense and aerospace company would be second only to Boeing in the U.S., according to the most recent Forbes revenue rankings.

Is Trump's Deal With Carrier A Form Of Crony Capitalism?

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Politics

Is Trump's Deal With Carrier A Form Of Crony Capitalism?

December 2, 2016 • Steve Inskeep talks with former Commerce Secretary Donald Evans and libertarian economist Tyler Cowen about the problems that arise when a president pressures individual companies to do his bidding.

Is Trump's Deal With Carrier A Form Of Crony Capitalism?

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Trump Relives Campaign Victory During Thank-You Tour Rally

President-elect Donald Trump greets attendees after speaking during an event at Carrier Corp. in Indianapolis on Thursday. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Relives Campaign Victory During Thank-You Tour Rally

December 1, 2016 • The president-elect delighted the crowd, reiterating themes, excoriating the media and political opponents. Earlier, he appeared in Indiana, to celebrate 1,000 manufacturing jobs staying in the U.S.