the SCOOP
select media about ATK and AlliantACTION
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The SCOOP is chronologically reversed. The newest postings are first.
This page is always in the process of being updated.
2010
In a first, many AlliantAction members able to attend ATK stockholder meeting
Source: Eden Prairie NEWS; August 19. 2010 - click here
U.S. fighting ATK over defective military equipment
Source: KSL TV; Broadcast date: July 6, 2010 - click here
LM awards ATK Hellfire II follow-on
Source: UPI; Publication date: April 30, 2010 - click here
AlliantAction gets its day in court.
Source: Twin Cities Daily Planet; April 24. 2010 - click here
Remarks by Judge Peter Cahill at Conclusion of ATK Gandhi Action Hearing.
Source: District Court Records; April 23, 2010 - click here
Reorganization and management shakeup at ATK
Source: Business Journal; Publication date: March 12, 2010 - click here
2009
Alliant Techsystems sees upside in Afghan strategy
Source: REUTERS; Publication date: December 3, 2009 - click here
ATK and TEXTRON Awarded $41M+ Spider Landmine Contract
Source: Army Contracts; Publication date: November 2009 - click here
Contract for Trident II Extended through 2013
Source: Star Tribune; Publication date: November 11, 2009 - click here
Annual Celebration of Nonviolence on the birth of Gandhi. 40+ celebrate on a wet and cold morning... while four attempt to engage ATK in nonviolent dialogue.
Source: AlliantACTION; November 2, 2009 - click here
Bullets, AK-47 Rifles, Black Markets and ATK
Source: Various mainstream media; Publication date: November, 2009 - click here
When Nuns, Social Workers, and Librarians Confront The Military Industrial Complex.
Source: Steve Clemens, AlliantACTION; September 11. 2009 - click here
CEO-ON-A-STICK DAY. September 2 at the weekly vigil and the state fair - he's everywhere... he's everywhere!
Source: AlliantACTION; September 2, 2009 - click here
Alliant Boosts Forecast Amid ‘Obama Bullet Bubble"
Source: Bloomberg Business News; Publication date: August 8, 2009 - click here
Annual Shareholders Meeting:
Four allowed to attend the meeting; Ten denied entry. Six exam the shareholder ledger; Four cited for disorderly conduct
Source: AlliantACTION; August 4. 2009 - click here
Taking aim at opportunity: Alliant pursues a low-cost path to stretch military dollars
Source: Star Tribune; Publication date: July 19, 2009 - click here
Executive Compensation 2008:
Dan's compensation is down 49% (but still makes $6.8 million!)
Source: Star Tribune; Publication date: May 17, 2009 - click here
Alliant Techsystems targets perfect as enemy of the good [while spending 2.5M to lobby congress].
Source: The Hill; Publication date: March 17, 2009 - click here
MARCH FORTH. Nine AlliantACTION Members Arrested Inside Lobby of ATK HQ
Source: AlliantACTION; March 4. 2009 - click here
Contract Extension: ATK Continues Trident II Production
Source: Business Journal; Publication date: February 25, 2009 - click here
'Unprosecutable' Charges Dismissed Against Five Shareholders
Source: AlliantACTION; February 10. 2009 - click here
2008
Alliant’s ammo win may be edge in $1 billion contest
Source: Finance and Commerce; Publication date: December 5, 2008 - click here
Lighting Up the Night, and a Legal Battle
Source: The New York Times; Publication date: November 1, 2008 - click here
Gandhi's birthday celebrated in Eden Prairie
Source: Sun Newspapers; Publication date: October 9, 2008 - click here
United Space Alliance Files Lawsuit Against ATK.
Source: United Space Alliance; Released: August 15, 2008 - click here
Denied Entry, Five Legal Shareholders Arrested at Annual Meeting.
Source: AlliantACTION; Release date: August 5, 2008 - click here
Nine Arrested at ATK Anoka Plant
Source: City Pages; Publication date: July 2, 2008. LINK - click here
LIVE from MAINSTREET: Amy Goodman. 1.5 minute clip where she mentions AlliantACTION
Source: UpTAKE; June 8, 2008 - click here
CEO PAY WATCH: ATK Daniel Murphy. 6.8 MIL
Source: Star Tribune; Publication date: June 6, 2008 - click here
While Nations Sign Cluster Ban Agreement, We Visit CEO's Home for 60th Birthday and a Reminder
Source: AlliantACTION; Release date: May 30, 2008 - click here
Activist group follows ATK to Eden Prairie
Source: Eden Prairie News; Publication date: May 8, 2008 - click here
AlliantAction vigil moves to Eden Prairie
Source: Sun Newspapers; Publication date: May 8, 2008 - click here
Hunger Strike
Source: City Pages; Publication date: April 30, 2008 - click here
Alliant blacklisted by USAF
Source: Star Tribune; Publication date: February 7, 2008 - click here
Info about ATK's planned acquisition of Canadian space firm MDA
Source: various; Publication dates: January 17 to May 19 - click here
FINAL UPDATE May 19, 2008
2007
Alliant Techsystems Wins Four-Year No Bid Army Ammo Order
Source: Bloomberg News; Publication date: December 18 2007 - click here
Where Alliant goes, protestors follow
Source: Eden Prairie News; Publication date: November 29 2007 - click here
ATK will soon be launching from a new pad
Source: Eden Prairie News; Publication date: November 29 2007 - click here
Polly Mann: An Open Letter to the Board of Directors of Alliant Techsystems
Source: worldwideWAMM; Publication date: September 2007 - click here
PRESS RELEASE: Eight Arrested for Delivering Roses to Alliant Tech Headquarters on Hiroshima Day
Source: Christian Peacemakers Team; Release date: August 7, 2007 - click here
Nine Shareholders Denied Entry to Annual Shareholders Meeting. Refusing to Leave if Not Admitted, All Were Arrested and Issued a Citation
Source: AlliantACTION; Release date: July 31, 2007 - click here
Feds join suit against Alliant over Navy flares
Source: Star Tribune; Publication date: June 26, 2008 - click here
U.S. Intervenes in Case Alleging Delivery of Defective Flares on Government Contracts
Source: Department of Justice; Release date: June 25, 2007 - click here
PRESS RELEASE: Former Honeywell Employee Arrested at Alliant Techsystems (ATK) After Sharing His Story of Transformation
Source: AlliantACTION; Release date: June 20, 2007 - click here
ATK considering move from Edina to Eden Prairie
Source: Sun Newspapers; Publication date: April 19, 2007 - click here
AlliantACTION: Best Hellraiser in the Twin Cities
Source: City Pages; Publication date: April 2007 - click here
2006
PRESS RELEASE: Shareholders Denied Entry and Arrested Prior to Annual Meeting
Source: AlliantACTION; Release date: August 1, 2006 - click here
2005
Dan Murphy: Rocket man
Source: Minneapolis StarTribune; Publication date: July 10, 2005 - click here
2004
FAITH and VALUES
A moral war over weapons
Source: StarTribune; Publication date: August 21, 2004 - PART ONE - click here
Alliant is firm in not engaging the rhetorical enemy
Source: StarTribune; Publication date: August 28, 2004 - PART TWO - click here
2003
Preparing for War: Minnesota, Wisconsin Connection
Region's Defense Industry Supplies Weapons and Foods
Source: St Paul Pioneer Press; Publication date: February 26, 2003 - click here
2002
2001
Discrimination suits still haunt Alliant, years after mass layoffs
Source: Minneapolis StarTribune; Publication date: August 10, 2001 - click here
Minnesota defense contractors could be in for a boost
Source: Minneapolis StarTribune; Publication date: March 18, 2001 - click here
Ammunition for Debate
Source: St Paul Pioneer Press; Publication date: March 11, 2001 - click here
PRESS RELEASE: Finger Paint Felons Convicted
Source: AlliantACTION; Release date: February 1, 2001 - click here
Alliant Tech protesters face trial
Source: Twin Cities PULSE; Publication date: January 24, 2001 - click here
2000
Contractors who defrauded U.S. get plenty of new business
Source: Minneapolis StarTribune; Publication date: July 24, 2000 - click here
1999
1998
1997
1996
1994
United States of America vs Alliant Techsystems Inc.
for price-fixing
Source: Department of Justice; Publication date: January 19, 1994 - click here
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