These are strong words, but they're coming from someone with a political motive. He's from Alabama, where Northrop would have assembled the aerial refueling tankers. Still, a very interesting piece.
DOD's decision shameful(Andalusia Star-News) Of all the potential outcomes to the United States Air Force tanker competition, the program's cancellation was the least expected and the most shameful.
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Bob Gates bowed to political pressure? I don;t think so. It is unbecoming of this hack to besmirch the reputation of Secretary Gates,who has served both Democratic and Republican Admnidstrations with honor.