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Boeing Dropping Out Of Tanker Battle?
Mon, August 11, 2008 - 11:09 am
Boeing is "strongly considering" not bidding on the $40 billion tanker contract. Some of its backers in Congress argue the revised terms of the competition, issued by the Pentagon last week, favor Northrop Grumman Corp and EADS.
Pelosi: I Need an Explanation
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 10:21 am
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi wants the Air Force to answer to Congress about why Northrop Grumman and EADS beat Boeing for the tanker contract.
Decision On Tanker Contract Could Take 4 Years
Tue, September 16, 2008 - 10:21 am
The acting Air Force Secretary says the Pentagon's decision to suspend the contest leaves the Air Force with an unclear path on how to replace its aging fleet
of tankers.
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.
Boeing’s Finger Message On Shirt
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 5:44 pm
The Foosackly's message for Boeing has landed on a t-shirt!
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.
NG/EADS & Air Force Fighting Tanker “PR Protest”
Thu, March 27, 2008 - 8:51 am
Northrop Grumman and the Air Force have asked the government to dismiss key pieces of what they call Boeing's public relations protest of the $40 billion tanker contract.
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.
Kansas Lawmakers Want Tanker Bid Extension
Fri, August 22, 2008 - 9:06 am
Republican Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback say Boeing needs four extra months to respond to the new request for a larger
aircraft.
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.
Bonner Pleased Gates Is Taking Over Tanker
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 1:27 pm
Congressman Jo Bonner says he's pleased the defense secretary is taking over the re-bid for the $40 billion tanker contract
Tanker Re-Bid Could Last More Than 6 Months
Fri, July 11, 2008 - 7:13 am
The Pentagon says there's no guarantee it can select a new winner by the end of the year. Chief Weapons buyer John Young also acknowledged that another protest was possible because "it's hard to see a situation" where the companies involved would accept losing.
Another Delay in Tanker Decision?
Mon, February 25, 2008 - 12:45 pm
The Air Force tanker contract is the biggest military deal of a generation and it will be decided soon. Some sources say it could delayed until Thursday.
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.
Fighting To Keep Tanker
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Losing the Air Force tanker contract was an upset for Boeing. Now, local leaders are fighting to make sure Mobile doesn't get an even bigger upset.
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