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Jenkins Commends the Awarding of the Next Generation Air Force Tanker Contract to Boeing

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins issued the following statement after the United States Air Force announced that Boeing would receive the contract to build the next generation KC-X Tanker.

“This victory for Boeing is not only great for American business and American jobs, but will be particularly advantageous for the Kansas aviation industry. Despite the unlevel playing field caused by the illegal subsidies provided by European Governments to Airbus that put American companies, specifically Boeing, at a significant disadvantage, American engineers and manufactures created a better product and were awarded this important contract. The top priority of this Congress must be to put hard working Americans back to work, and I am pleased that this decision will support 50,000 American jobs with more than 800 suppliers in 40 states.  Kansans are ready to get to work to support our military with the best tanker possible, I am happy they have earned the opportunity to do so.”

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