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The Falcon Hill ICBM building is seen at Hill Air Force Base on Monday. (KERA WILLIAMS/Standard-Examiner)

ICBM building stokes hopes for future of Hill, surrounding cities

Last updated Monday, March 12, 2012 - 10:34pm

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — The ribbon cutting for the five-story Falcon Hill ICBM building further “cements” the viability of Hill Air Force Base and its future in remaining the state’s largest single-site employer, officials say.

Dignitaries, along with a crowd of about 150 people, gathered Monday to officially open the 151,783-square-foot building constructed for the ICBM defense contractor team led by Northrop Grumman.

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In January, Michael Stewart holds a photo of his son Matthew David Stewart, who is accused of shooting six police officers and killing one. The family had resumed raising funds for Matthew's defense but stopped after being reached by the Standard-Examiner on Monday and told that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection was looking into the issue. Michael Stewart has filed the appropriate paperwork to raise funds, but the application has not been approved. (Associated Press file photo)

Stewarts family starts, stops, starts, stops website fundraising effort following state warnings

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 7:28am

OGDEN — The father of Matthew David Stewart abruptly stopped renewed fundraising efforts on a website Monday night for his son’s legal defense against capital murder charges following warnings of possible fines from the state.

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Congressman: Hill facing tough times ahead

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 11:56pm

SALT LAKE CITY — Hill Air Force Base’s future will see some difficulties, says Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah.

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Hatch vows to defend Hill Air Force Base from cuts, closure

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 12:27am

Making sure Hill Air Force Base is not a casualty to budget cuts and upcoming base closures his top priority, says Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah.

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Pentagon: Security challenges bring bigger budget

Nancy Yousef McClatchy Newspapers

Last updated Saturday, February 12, 2011 - 9:47pm

WASHINGTON -- Despite calls on Capitol Hill for major defense budget cuts, the Pentagon this week will unveil the largest budget in its history -- driven by an expanding list of what defines national security.

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