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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFormer U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley leaves Boeing board, opposing federal aid
Reuters) - Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley has resigned from Boeing Co's board after opposing its bid for government financial assistance due to the crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
"I cannot support a move to lean on the federal government for a stimulus or bailout that prioritizes our company over others and relies on taxpayers to guarantee our financial position," Haley said in a letter to the company's management released by Boeing on Thursday.
"I have long held strong convictions that this is not the role of government."
Haley, a former South Carolina governor, has often been mentioned as a future presidential candidate. "The board and executive team are going in a direction I cannot support," she wrote.
When asked to respond to Haley's concerns, Boeing said only the company appreciated her service on the board and wished her well.
Boeing this week said it was seeking on behalf of itself and the aviation manufacturing industry at least $60 billion in government loan guarantees and other assistance. The sector faces huge losses from the coronavirus pandemic as airlines halt flights and some delay orders.
A Senate Republican proposal introduced Thursday would allow aviation manufacturing firms like Boeing to seek collateralized loans and loan guarantees from a $150 billion fund but not provide any cash. The final decision on eligibility would be up to the U.S. Treasury.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-politician-nikki-haley-resigns-212243892.html
tblue37
(65,227 posts)bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)NYC Liberal
(20,135 posts)so that Trump has an excuse to dump him.
dem4decades
(11,269 posts)Pillow talk
(265 posts)Midnight Writer
(21,712 posts)Asking for a republican friend who is very upset about unqualified people sitting on corporate boards.
drray23
(7,616 posts)avlbeerfan
(52 posts)After she lost the UN job she had to find something because her parents were spending money like drunk sailors.
Im sure connections got her on the board for fat stacks of cash.
Im impressed she took this stance to be honest.
All of the big corps have there hands out for some sugar right now.
While Mitch wants to throw us chump change.