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Riley: Gates Made The Right Decision
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 3:13 pm
Governoer Bob Riley says Defense Decretary Robert Gates made the right decision. "It’s right for our men and women in uniform and it’s right for the American taxpayers."
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. Click here to read it.
Riley Tanker Resolution Takes On Pelosi
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 11:05 am
Governor Bob Riley will sign a resolution on Thursday that urges Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to accept the Air Force's decision to award the $40 billion tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS.
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.
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."
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.
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 Decision Expected Wednesday
Tue, July 08, 2008 - 4:17 pm
The Pentagon is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Air Force will rebid a $40 billion contract to build new refueling tankers.
Gates Wants Fast Resolution On Tanker
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 10:49 am
Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants "to make sure that there are no further delays" and will be involved in any subsequent decision on the $40 billion dollar tanker contract.
Tanker Announcement at Noon
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 9:05 am
Defense Secretary Robert Gates will hold a news conerence in Washington. Watch it live on News 5 at Noon & wkrg.com
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?
Air Force Will Partially Rebid Tanker Contract
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 10:12 am
Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine tells News 5 the Air Force will announce a limited rebidding of the $40 billion dollar tanker contract.
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 tanker contract.
Tanker Fight Lands In London
Mon, July 14, 2008 - 10:33 am
Boeing executives using Farnborough International Airshow in England to tout their tanker. "We protested based on procedural issues. We believe the U.S. military ought to get the best."
KeepOurTanker.com A Big Hit
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 4:33 pm
The website started by Mobile County after Boeing filed it's protest of the $40 billion tanker contract continues to soar.
Alabama Governor Bob Riley says the fight to keep the tanker is not over, despite what the GAO thinks. » View Full Article
