COSTELLO ANNOUNCES GENERAL DYNAMICS RECEIVES ARMY CONTRACT

U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced <span id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT279">today</span> that General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., located in Marion, has been awarded a $7,066,000 contract by the U.S. Army. The award is for the procurement of 81mm, M220 motor propelling charge. The work will be performed in Marion.

"The dedicated employees at General Dynamics are helping sustain our armed forces," said Costello. "This is important work that also supports the local economy, and I am pleased that it is being done in Southern Illinois."