GAO Tanker Decision Report
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 1:16 pm
Click here to read the report released by The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Tanker Dispute: GAO Favors Boeing
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:36 pm
Air Force under pressure now to take another look at $35 billion tanker contract.
Also read Sen. Richard Shelby, Gov. Bob Riley, Rep. Jo Bonner statements.
Will Tanker Land or Fly Away?
Tue, June 17, 2008 - 7:05 pm
The Government Accountability Office has until Thursday to report back on the tanker contract. Will it stay or go?
Florida Wants Share Of Tanker Contract
Thu, June 12, 2008 - 5:25 pm
One week from today, we should know if Mobile gets to keep the tanker contract. Next Thursday is when the government accountability office is expected to make a decision on Boeing's protest.
Boeing’s New Ammunition
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 6:55 pm
Senator believes Boeing will put spin on the forced resignations of 2 high ranking Air Force officials.
Major Shake Up In U.S. Air Force
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 12:15 pm
Two defense websites are reporting that the Air Force Chief of Staff has resigned and the Secretary will be next!
Tanker Contract Could Bring Millions
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 9:48 am
Northrop Grumman official says the
construction of a new Air Force tanker in Mobile, could have
an economic impact in south Mississippi of more than $12 million
annually.
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.
