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GAO Report On Tanker Decision

GAO Report On Tanker Decision

  » Wed, June 25, 2008 - 10:57 am

The Government Accountability Office has released its 67 page report that explains why it says the $40 billion tanker contract should be re-bid.… » More

A Finger For Boeing

A Finger For Boeing

  » Mon, June 23, 2008 - 5:40 pm

A Mobile restaurant has a message for the airplane giant "We Would Like To Offer Boeing A Finger." » More

“Celebrate Mobile” Parade Kicks Off

“Celebrate Mobile” Parade Kicks Off

  » Fri, June 20, 2008 - 7:55 pm

A concert also brings plenty of people downtown. » More

GAO Decision Will Delay Entire Tanker Project

GAO Decision Will Delay Entire Tanker Project

  » Fri, June 20, 2008 - 9:50 am

Outgoing Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne says the GAO's recommendation almost certainly means the Air Force will fail to put the new refueling… » More

Public Views New Plans For Prichard Racetrack

Public Views New Plans For Prichard Racetrack

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 8:39 pm

An environmental permit is still needed before its built. » More

Why Northrop Backers Are Quiet

Why Northrop Backers Are Quiet

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 6:28 pm

Boeing backers are dancing in the street and celebrating the GAO's announcement. Why is no one yelling off the rooftops for Northrop Grumman?… » More

Governor Riley: We Didn’t Lose

Governor Riley: We Didn’t Lose

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 3:14 pm

Alabama Governor Bob Riley says the fight to keep the tanker is not over, despite what the GAO thinks. » More

Groundbreaking At Brookley Field On Hold

Groundbreaking At Brookley Field On Hold

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 2:40 pm

Northrop Grumman announced Thursday the groundbreaking at Brookley Field, scheduled for next weekend, has been put on hold in light of the latest… » More

Barbour: NG/EADS Tanker Is The Best Plane

Barbour: NG/EADS Tanker Is The Best Plane

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 12:34 pm

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he's disappointed with the GAO's recommendation that the Air Force hold a new competition for the $40 billion… » More

Mobile Mayor Says Tanker Fight Isn’t Over

Mobile Mayor Says Tanker Fight Isn’t Over

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 9:53 pm

Sam Jones: "We're not gonna let anyone take anything from our community, that's for sure." » More

Boeing Supporters In Congress Cheer GAO Decision

Boeing Supporters In Congress Cheer GAO Decision

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 9:24 pm

Members call on Air Force to re-bid contract or award it to Boeing. » More

County Commission Reacts

County Commission Reacts

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 3:04 pm

Mobile County Commissioners respond to GAO report favoring Boeing over Northrop-Grumman/EADS in $35 billion Air Force contract » More

Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big Mistake From The Beginning”

Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big Mistake From The Beginning”

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 2:02 pm

Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is a Boeing supporter. He says EADS/Northrop Grumman's tanker contract win was very unfair and a mistake. Listen… » More

Governor Riley Reacts To GAO Decision

Governor Riley Reacts To GAO Decision

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 1:26 pm

Governor Riley today made the following statement in reaction to the Government Accountability Office’s decision regarding the U.S. Air… » More

Washington Congressman Excited Over GAO Decision

Washington Congressman Excited Over GAO Decision

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 1:20 pm

Democratic Congressman Norm Dicks from Washington State says, "These tankers should be built by an American company." » More

Mobile Commissioner Disappointed Over GAO Report

Mobile Commissioner Disappointed Over GAO Report

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:56 pm

Mobile County Commission President Steve Nodine says he and others are not giving up in the fight for high paying tanker jobs. » More

Has Mobile Lost Tanker Project?

Has Mobile Lost Tanker Project?

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:32 pm

GAO report is non-binding, but opinion clearly favors Boeing » More

GAO Tanker Decision Report

GAO Tanker Decision Report

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:16 pm

Click here to read the report released by The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) » More

Tanker Dispute: GAO Favors Boeing

Tanker Dispute: GAO Favors Boeing

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 11:36 am

Air Force under pressure now to take another look at $35 billion tanker contract. Also read Sen.… » More

New Team Hired At ThyssenKrupp

New Team Hired At ThyssenKrupp

  » Wed, June 18, 2008 - 9:00 am

20 new team members will be training here in Mobile before heading to Germany. Find out how you can get in on the action at ThyssenKrupp. » More

Hope In The Air For Tanker Contract

Hope In The Air For Tanker Contract

  » Tue, June 17, 2008 - 8:00 pm

Announcement of review results could come Wednesday » More

Will Tanker Land or Fly Away?

Will Tanker Land or Fly Away?

  » Tue, June 17, 2008 - 6:05 pm

The Government Accountability Office has until Thursday to report back on the tanker contract. Will it stay or go? » More

Mobile Airport Gets $2.4 Million For Improvements

Mobile Airport Gets $2.4 Million For Improvements

  » Mon, June 16, 2008 - 3:33 pm

The Department of Transportation awards $2.4 million to the Mobile Airport Authority to refurbish the ramps, taxiway and drainage system at Mobile… » More

TK Getting Ready For New Employees

TK Getting Ready For New Employees

  » Thu, June 12, 2008 - 9:19 pm

New construction getting underway soon in North Mobile County. » More

Boeing’s New Ammunition

Boeing’s New Ammunition

  » Thu, June 05, 2008 - 5:55 pm

Senator believes Boeing will put spin on the forced resignations of 2 high ranking Air Force officials. » More

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Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am
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Tiahrt Talks To News 5

Wed, March 19, 2008 - 5:30 pm
Tiahrt Talks To News 5 Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt has spoken out about his… more »

Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big…

Wed, June 18, 2008 - 2:02 pm
Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big Mistake From The Beginning” Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is a Boeing supporter. He… more »

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