3/29/2006
STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) ON THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENTS’ RULING ON THE MAYTAG / WHIRLPOOL MERGER

“Maytag has been an integral part of the Iowa economy for many years, and its workers are second to none.  I am disappointed in the Justice Department’s decision because I am concerned–as I have been from the beginning of this process–that this takeover could mean the loss of many jobs in our state.  It is my hope that Whirlpool will commit itself to maintaining Maytag’s existing Iowa facilities and workforce.  To that end, I will work with Whirlpool executives, the Iowa Department of Economic Development, and local community and labor leaders to ensure an easy transition and to protect Iowa jobs.”

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