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Statement OF Governor Kaine

~ On closing of International Paper facility in Franklin ~

RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine issued the following statement today regarding the impending closure of International Paper’s Franklin facility:

“International Paper’s intended closing of its Franklin facility as part of planned actions nationwide is a deep blow to the community and the Commonwealth. This plant has long served as an economic asset for the area and its phased closing is most distressing. My heart goes out to the affected workers and their families, as well as all others who will be affected by this closure.

“To ease some of the impact of the closing and help support the approximately 1,100 families directly affected by this action, I am instructing the Virginia Employment Commission to work with the appropriate authorities to dispatch an Economic Crisis Strike Force to Franklin in the coming days.”

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