Gates to Murray on $35 Billion Tanker Contract: “I’m No Expert”
May 20, 2008
Murray frustrated by lack of answers from Gates; Continued silence on numerous concerns over Pentagon’s decision raises more red flags
Tankers: Murray Asks Pentagon Why they Didn’t Pick the Safest Possible Tankers for the American Warfighter
May 7, 2008
In speech on the Senate floor, Murray points out that Boeing’s KC-767 scored higher in critical “survivability” category that measures the aircrafts ability to keep its crew safe
Tankers: Washington, Kansas Senators Question Joint Chiefs on Why the Safest Tanker for the American Warfighter Was Not Chosen
May 7, 2008
In letter to Joint Chiefs, Murray, Roberts, Brownback, and Cantwell cite superior safety capabilities of Boeing KC-767
Murray Announces WA State to Receive Over $1.5 Million in Small Shipyard Grants
April 25, 2008
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that Washington state will receive more than $1.5 million in federal support for four small
Tankers: Pentagon Officials Have No Answers for Murray on Additional Construction Costs for Larger Airbus Tankers
April 24, 2008
At Senate hearing, Pentagon’s Comptroller and head of military construction can’t answer questions on additional costs of retrofitting hangars, ramps, and taxiways for larger Airbus plane
