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Thu, May 08, 2008 - 6:40 pm

Click on this story to get the latest information on the Air Force Tanker contract and see NEW pictures of Brookley's future.

Riley Tanker Resolution Takes On Pelosi

Wed, April 30, 2008 - 12:05 pm

Governor Bob Riley will sign a resolution on Thursday that urges Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to accept the Air Force's decision to award the $40 billion tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS.

Tiahrt Talks To News 5

Wed, March 19, 2008 - 6:30 pm

Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt has spoken out about his outrage over the Air Force's tanker contract. Now, he talks to our Tiffany Craig.

Tanker Letter To President

Tue, March 18, 2008 - 6:50 pm

Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt got 44 signatures on a harsh letter to the president. It "strongly demands" reversing the tanker decision

Boeing: Deck Stacked Against Us

Tue, March 18, 2008 - 1:08 pm

Boeing says the Air Force changed their requirements & they didn't have a fair shot at winning a $40 billion dollar Air Force tanker contract.

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.

Northrop Grumman: Set the Record Straight

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 10:59 am

Northrop Grumman says they want to set the record straight about the Air Force Tanker, where the parts will come from & how many jobs will be created. Click to read the full release.

Boeing: Our Tanker Was Better

Wed, March 05, 2008 - 4:34 pm

Boeing says their tanker was better than the one the Air Force is buying from Northrop Grumman and EADS.

Air Force: We Chose The Better Plane

Wed, March 05, 2008 - 4:04 pm

The Air Force is defending its decision to give a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS. The contract means thousands of new jobs in Alabama.

Tanker Will Support 25,000 Jobs in US

Wed, March 05, 2008 - 2:24 pm

Northrop Grumman responds to the political firestorm that has hit Washington since they won a contract to build Air Force tankers. Click to read the full text of their release.

Sessions Hopeful About Tanker

Thu, February 28, 2008 - 10:56 am

The Air Force hasn't announced who will win a contract to build Air Force Tankers, but Sen. Jeff Sessions is hoping Mobile will be a big winner.

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