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Who Wants A Tanker Split?

Fri, May 09, 2008 - 6:45 pm

A high ranking Florida Congressman is reportedly asking the Air Force to split the multi-billion dollar tanker deal!

Splitting The Tanker Contract

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.

Governor Asks Pelosi To Accept Tanker Contract

Thu, May 01, 2008 - 11:34 am

Republican Gov. Bob Riley and Democratic Alabama House Speaker Seth Hammett have urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to accept the Air Force's decision..

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.

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.

NG/EADS & Air Force Fighting Tanker “PR Protest”

Thu, March 27, 2008 - 9:51 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.

Mobile Ready For Change

Fri, March 21, 2008 - 8:48 am

After losing thousands of jobs when Brookley Field closed in the late 1960's, industry in the Port City is booming thanks to recent development.

Northrop Grumman Responds To Protest

Fri, March 14, 2008 - 6:11 am

Northrop Grumman CEO says move would jeopardize all procurements.

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.

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