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Rockefeller on DirecTV Investment

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Posted: 1:40 PM Jun 30, 2008
Last Updated: 1:40 PM Jun 30, 2008

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THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR JAY ROCKEFELLER.

Washington, DC – With the grand opening of the DirecTV Customer Care Center in Huntington set for today, Senator Jay Rockefeller praised the investment and what it means for the Huntington region.

“This is tremendous news for these employees, for their families, and for the entire Huntington area,” Rockefeller said. “Hundreds of jobs are being saved. Investments are being made. And a strong partnership is underway. I’m absolutely confident that these workers will continue to make customer care their top priority – and because of their hard work, I’m just as sure that DirecTV’s decision will pay off in a big way for both the company and for West Virginia.”

As a result of DirecTV’s purchase of the former PRC call center, more than 500 people – whose jobs were at risk in the midst of PRC’s imminent closing – will now be employed with the largest satellite television provider in the nation.

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Posted by: angie on Jul 4, 2008 at 11:50 AM
As an employee of DTV now I'm so excited that I'm given the opportunity to work for a great company. The insurance is wonderful along with PTO. DTV has once again came to our defense and PRC had to pay everyone for their time. That shows how much they love us all. I look forward to a wonderful future with them. THANK YOU DIRECTV!!!!

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