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Air Force

GAO May Extend Air Force’s Tanker-Response Deadline, Expects A Hearing

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Thursday, March 27th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford The Government Accountability Office may extend the Air Force's deadline for responding to Boeing's [BA] protest of the service's award of its tanker contract to a rival, and the GAO likely will hold a closed hearing before issuing a decision, a spokesman said. In addition, Northrop Grumman [NOC]--which with partners including European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co.- (EADS) won the contract for the aerial-refueling tankers Feb. 29--yesterday said it has filed a motion asking the GAO to…

Congress

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Budget

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Congress

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