Tanker contract another win for Alabama
Senate Report By Richard Shelby
      On Feb. 29, 2008, the United States Air Force announced that the Northrop Grumman/EADS team won the contract to assemble and modify our military's next generation of air refueling tankers, known as the KC-45.
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Area needs a water plan
Guest Column
Submitted by Rep. Marc Keahey
      Tornados and violent weather have been frequent occurrences this winter, and experts say the trend may continue through spring. The destruction in Prattville, the loss of life in Lawrence and Jackson Counties, and the property damage from wind and hail have been painful for our state.
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KC-45A tanker lands in Mobile
Report From Congress Jo Bonner
      Just over a week ago, the Air Force announced it chose the Northrop Grumman/EADS team to build the Air Force's KC-45A Aerial Refueling Tanker - a tanker that will be assembled here in Mobile. After the most rigorous, fair and transparent acquisition process in the history of the U.S.
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Federal prosecutor disrupts Legislature
Alabama Viewpoint Bob Martin
      Thursday is named for Thor, the red-haired and bearded god of thunder in Germanic paganism. Has Thor become the mark of U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, Alice Martin? It certainly appears that way.
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