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The Cozy Relationship Between Boeing and the Federal Government

The Cozy Relationship Between Boeing and the Federal Government

FromConsider This from NPR


The Cozy Relationship Between Boeing and the Federal Government

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

These days when you think of Boeing, the words that come to mind might be: door plug, 737-max, grounded. But before this month's safety debacle and the Ethiopian and Lion Air crashes five years ago, Boeing was synonymous with industry and innovation, and the company enjoyed a special relationship with the U.S. government and U.S. presidents.Former President Barack Obama joked he was Boeing's top salesman, and former President Donald Trump praised the company at a visit during his presidency.Now that special relationship between Boeing and the U.S. government is under renewed scrutiny.NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to transportation correspondent Joel Rose about that relationship and what this latest incident could mean for the company and its oversight.Email us at considerthis@npr.org
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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