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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 to his comments.
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.
Tiahrt Pushing For New Tanker Competition
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 12:21 pm
According to a memo obtained by News 5, Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is introducing legislation Thursday that would require the Air Force to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
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.
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 Update: Alabama VS. Kansas
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 5:36 pm
Kansas Representative introduces a new piece of Pro-Boeing tanker legislation. Alabama Congressman says "There They Go Again."
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?
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?
GAO Defends Tanker Contract Decision
Thu, July 10, 2008 - 5:15 pm
Lawyers for the General Accounting Office answer questions involving the $40 billion tanker contract.
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 tankers into service starting in 2013.
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.
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.
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.
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. Richard Shelby, Gov. Bob Riley, Rep. Jo Bonner statements.
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."