The Virginian Pilot, January 3rd, 2009
By Louis Hansen and Dale Eisman
The Virginian-Pilot
A self-imposed Navy deadline for a decision on placing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at Mayport Naval Station in Florida has passed, although officials insist the process is still on track.
Capt. Beci Brenton, a spokeswoman for Navy Secretary Donald Winter, said the secretary has made no decision on a carrier move. "I'm not aware of any timetable" for when a decision might be made, she added.
Virginia officials have been following the process closely, fearing the loss of a carrier and the thousands of jobs that go with it. Navy off...
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