Defense contractors may see leaner times

WASHINGTON — There are few industries whose fortunes are so closely tied to government as military contractors, companies that provide the Pentagon with everything from fighter jets to janitors. And for the last eight years, business has been very good. But with that government customer now ailing, the boom times are likely to end. For the full story visit www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-defense16-2008oct16,0,7326157.story