defense spending http://wrvo.org en Investment pledge is "glimmer of hope" for Remington workers http://wrvo.org/post/investment-pledge-glimmer-hope-remington-workers <p>A pledge of new investment from its parent company and news of a newly secured military contract have workers at Remington Arms a little more optimistic their jobs will be staying in upstate New York. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:25:00 +0000 Ryan Delaney 34589 at http://wrvo.org Investment pledge is "glimmer of hope" for Remington workers Schumer may play key role in Hagel nomination http://wrvo.org/post/schumer-may-play-key-role-hagel-nomination <p>New York's Senator Charles Schumer is emerging as a key player in the controversial nomination of Chuck Hagel to be the Obama administration's next defense secretary. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:49:13 +0000 Joanna Richards 31858 at http://wrvo.org Could sequestration hurt local economy? http://wrvo.org/post/could-sequestration-hurt-local-economy <p>There is a deadline looming in Washington, D.C. that many politicians are worried could have an effect on the economy -- including some local politicians who are worried it might hurt upstate New York in particular. &nbsp;</p><p> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:45:29 +0000 Catherine Loper 24259 at http://wrvo.org