Tanker Announcement at Noon
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 10:05 am
Defense Secretary Robert Gates will hold a news conerence in Washington. Watch it live on News 5 at Noon & wkrg.com
Tanker Decision Expected Wednesday
Tue, July 08, 2008 - 5:17 pm
The Pentagon is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Air Force will rebid a $40 billion contract to build new refueling tankers.
Shelby To Gates: Tanker Needed Now
Wed, July 02, 2008 - 11:05 am
Click to read letter Alabama Senator sent to Defense Secretary urging movement on tanker appeal
WKRG Honored With National Journalism Award
Tue, July 01, 2008 - 2:45 pm
News 5 wins national Edward R. Murrow award for extensive coverage of Mobile's economic upturn
Former Airbus Boss Detained
Mon, June 30, 2008 - 1:25 pm
Former Airbus chief executive Gustav Humbert has been placed in police custody for questioning in a widening probe into allegations of insider trading at EADS.
Tanker Update: Alabama VS. Kansas
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 6:36 pm
Kansas Representative introduces a new piece of Pro-Boeing tanker legislation. Alabama Congressman says "There They Go Again."
Sessions Grounds Pro-Boeing Tanker Bill
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 5:52 pm
Senator Jeff Sessions has placed a legislative hold on a bill that would require the Air Force to award the $40 billion tanker contract to Boeing, greatly reducing the chances it will pass.
KeepOurTanker.com A Big Hit
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 5:33 pm
The website started by Mobile County after Boeing filed it's protest of the $40 billion tanker contract continues to soar.
Tanker Groundbreaking Flowers Get New Life
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 6:59 pm
Northrop Grumman and EADS bought $8000 worth of flowers for the groundbreaking. Now what?
Bonner Blasts Tiahrt’s Latest Stunt
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 4:30 pm
Jo Bonner condemned fellow Congressman Todd Tiahrt's latest legislation aimed at requiring the Air Force to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Tiahrt Pushing For New Tanker Competition
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 1:21 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.
Gates Wants Fast Resolution On Tanker
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 11:49 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.
