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Tucson Land Transfer Sparks Debate | Tucson News
Tucson just handed over 212 acres near the airport to the U.S. Air Force—potentially paving the way for Raytheon to move in, though no deal is confirmed. The land’s journey began in 1995, saw a controversial 2009 tax-funded purchase by Raytheon, and finally became city property in 2020 for $6.2 million. Critics say the community was left out of the loop, especially given Raytheon’s recent war profiteering contracts, while supporters like Councilman Paul Cunningham tout the promise of over 1,000 high-paying jobs. The debate over economic growth versus ethical concerns is far from settled…
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