The end of the tank? The Army says it doesn’t need it, but industry wants to keep building it. By Marjorie Censer, E-mail the writer YORK, PA. — When an armored vehicle pulled down the statue of Saddam Hussein in an iconic moment of the Iraq War, it triggered a wave of pride here at the BAE Systems plant where that rig was built. The Marines who rolled to glory in it even showed up to pay their regards to the factory workers. That bond between the machinists and tradesmen supporting the war effort at home and those fighting on the front lines has held tight for generations — as long as the tank has served as a symbol of military might. (John Ritter/For The Washington Post) More from Sunday Business: Aboriginals flex newfound their muscle in Canada Aboriginals flex newfound their muscle in Canada Jeremy van Loon Aided by a 204 court decision, native groups move to block oil and gas projects on their land. For job security, try something on the side For job security, try something on the side Michelle Singletary Side gigs and odd jobs can bring extra cash — and peace of mind. . Now that representation of U.S. power is rolling into another sort of morass: the emotional debates playing out as Congress, the military and the defense industry adapt to stark new realities in modern warfare and in the nation’s finances.
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