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McCain's Boeing Battle Boomerangs.(Periscope; MILITARY)(John McCain)
Publication: Newsweek Publication Date: 30-JUN-08 Author: Isikoff, Michael
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Byline: Michael Isikoff
One of John McCain's most celebrated achievements in recent years was his crusade to block a Pentagon contract with Boeing for a new fleet of midair refueling tankers. Incensed over what he denounced as a taxpayer "rip-off," McCain launched a Senate probe that uncovered cozy relations between top Air Force officials and Boeing execs. A top Air Force officer and Boeing's CFO ended up in prison. Most significantly, the Air Force was forced to cancel the contract--saving taxpayers more than $6...
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