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Fri, May 09, 2008 - 3:32 pm

An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting the $40 billion contract for new refueling tankers.

Full Funding For Air Force Tanker Approved

Thu, May 01, 2008 - 12:35 pm

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 - 6:00 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.

Alabama’s Lt. Gov. Defends Tanker Deal

Fri, April 04, 2008 - 12:52 pm

Alabama's top Democrat is defending the AF's selection of Northrop Grumman/EADS, putting him at odds with some national Democrats who have criticized the tanker contract.

Congressman Dicks Confident Boeing Will Win

Thu, March 13, 2008 - 11:02 pm

Congressman Norm Dicks speaks out in favor of Boeing over Northrop Grumman. He believes the company will prevail in the tanker fight.

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 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.

$600 Million Investment At Brookley Field

Sun, March 09, 2008 - 12:08 am

Northrop Grumman and EADS will spend 600-million dollars on the plant at Brookley Field where the two companies will build the new Air Force refueling tankers.

Tanker Questions Answered

Fri, March 07, 2008 - 5:48 pm

Northrop Grumman officials answer questions you submitted on wkrg.com

Shelby: Due Process Must Prevail on Tanker

Thu, March 06, 2008 - 8:38 pm

During a hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), supported the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS

Alabama Senate Fights For Tanker

Thu, March 06, 2008 - 5:36 pm

The Alabama Senate has passed a resolution encouraging U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to accept the Air Force's decision to award a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS.

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