Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), released the following statement after EADS announced that they will not protest the Air Force’s decision to award Boeing with the tanker contract.

“Last week, the Air Force pronounced Boeing the ‘clear winner’ in the tanker competition. Today’s news that EADS will not protest this decision confirms that the Airforce made the right decision and Boeing will build the best tanker for our military at the best value for taxpayers.

“This announcement paves the way for Boeing to start putting thousands of people to work building the highest quality tanker for our service members and our national security.

“This contract will have an immediate impact on the NW economy, protecting and supporting 11,000 manufacturing jobs in WA specifically for the tanker – 9,800 jobs in the Second District alone. This doesn’t count the thousands of jobs created by the multiplying effects of the Tanker among the other small businesses and manufacturers around the region.”

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