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Wed, March 12, 2008 - 10:31 am

Air Force officials will have to explain to a Senate subcomittee about why they chose Northrop Grumman and EADS to build a new fleet of tankers instead of Boeing.

McCain: I Had Nothing To Do With The Contract

Wed, March 12, 2008 - 12:19 am

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.

Dicks: Tanker Pick “Catastrophic Fiasco”

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 7:03 pm

Washington Congressman Norm Dicks is throwing another round of strong words at the Air Force about their tanker choice.

Boeing: Air Force Chose the Wrong Plane

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 2:06 pm

Boeing has filed a formal protest with the federal government. They say the original mission for the tankers was lost in the decision making process.

Boeing: We Brought Our “A” Game

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 1:24 pm

Boeing says the tanker competition was seriously flawed & the wrong plane was chosen. Click to read their statement.

Dicks: Flawed & Unsupportable Decision

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 12:13 pm

Washington State Congressman Norm Dicks says Boeing is right to protest the Air Force Tanker contract. He calls the Air Force's decision "flawed & unsupportable". Click to read the full text of the release.

Northrop Grumman: 48,000 Jobs Supported

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 11:02 am

Northrop Grumman says the tanker contract will support 48,000 jobs across the nation. Click for the full text of their release.

Mobile Leaders React To Protest

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 9:49 pm

Local government officials still confident Mobile will get the contract

County Commission Confident Despite Protest

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 8:46 pm

Mobile County Commissioners remain confident the KC-45A tankers will be assembled in Mobile despite Boeing's plan to protest the Air Force's decision.

Boeing Protest Hits Brookley

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 7:25 pm

Boeing's decision to protest could put the brakes on groundbreaking at Brookley Field.

Sessions Responds To Boeing’s Protest

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 6:55 pm

U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions says he's disappointed that Boeing has decided to protest the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS.

Boeing Will Protest Tanker Decision

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 5:01 pm

Boeing says there were flaws in the Air Force's decision making process. Click for the full text of the release.

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