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Alabama Senate Fights For Tanker
Thu, March 06, 2008 - 4:36 pm
The Alabama Senate has passed a resolution encouraging U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to accept the Air Force's decision to award a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS.
Congressman Dicks Confident Boeing Will Win
Thu, March 13, 2008 - 10:02 pm
Congressman Norm Dicks speaks out in favor of Boeing over Northrop Grumman. He believes the company will prevail in the tanker fight.
Boeing Backers Named Porkers Of The Month
Tue, April 22, 2008 - 5:00 pm
Citizens Against Government Waste named Congressmen Norm Dicks and Todd Tiahrt "Porkers of the Month" for threatening to reverse the $40 billion Air Force tanker contract.
Boeing Will Protest Tanker Decision
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 4:01 pm
Boeing says there were flaws in the Air Force's decision making process. Click for the full text of the release.
Full Funding For Air Force Tanker Approved
Thu, May 01, 2008 - 11:35 am
The Armed Services Committee approved a $612.5 billion defense authorization bill that includes full funding for the Air Force’s KC-45 tanker which will be built in Mobile.
Splitting The Tanker Contract
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 2:32 pm
An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting the $40 billion contract for new refueling tankers.
AF, “Northrop Brought It’s A Game”
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 7:30 pm
The Air Force defends its decision to pick the Northrop team to build tankers. Opponents had an earful to give back.
Senator Sessions Responds To GAO Report
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 3:26 pm
Senator Jeff Sessions says after reading the report, he still believe's the Northrop Grumman/EADS tanker is "best airplane for our military."
Boeing Protest Hits Brookley
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 6:25 pm
Boeing's decision to protest could put the brakes on groundbreaking at Brookley Field.
Shelby To Gates: Tanker Needed Now
Wed, July 02, 2008 - 10:05 am
Click to read letter Alabama Senator sent to Defense Secretary urging movement on tanker appeal
Senator Blasts Tanker Decision
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 9:48 am
U.S. Senator blasts Air Force for their decision to buy tankers from Northrop Grumman & EADS instead of Boeing.
Gov. Riley Defends Tanker Decision
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 7:32 pm
Governor Riley says Northrop Grumman and EADS were selected for an Air Force tanker contract because they offered a superior product.
Boeing: Will Next Tanker Competition Be Fair?
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 2:53 pm
Boeing pleased the decision to re-bid the $40 billion tanker contract but is concerned about whether it will be a fair and open competition.
Northrop Grumman: We Offered The Superior Tanker
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 3:56 pm
Northrop Grumman responds to the GAO's 67 page report which explains why it recommended the Air Force rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Tanker Recompetition Must Be Finished Quickly
Thu, July 31, 2008 - 12:03 pm
Alabama lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates urging him to make sure the new contest for the $40 billion refueling tanker contract does not focus on anything expect the GAO's recommendations.
Republican presidential nominee John McCain denies he influenced the Air Force's decision to choose Northrop Grumman/EADS over Boeing. Two of his current advisors worked for EADS as recently as last year. » View Full Article
