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    Boeing Challenges US Air Force Contract

    Boeing has formally challenged the $40 billion Air Force contract awarded to a team that includes including Boeing's rival in Europe, the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company , maker of Airbus. That's created an uproar in Washington and around the country over jobs and national security.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Boeing has formally challenged the $40 billion Air Force contract awarded to a team that includes including Boeing's rival in Europe, the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company, maker of Airbus. That's created an uproar in Washington and around the country over jobs and national security. Boeing was expected to get the deal, and it has taken the highly unusual step of challenging the award. What does it mean for American jobs and national security? Did Boeing just blow it? What was the role of John McCain?

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    3. 43:52Centcom Commander Quits over Perceived Disagreements on Iran, Iraq
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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Historic Changes in New York; Boeing Takes off the Gloves
    1. 1:35The Transition of Power in New York State
    2. 23:04Boeing Challenges US Air Force ContractYou’re reading this
    3. 43:52Centcom Commander Quits over Perceived Disagreements on Iran, Iraq
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