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Article: SEN. MURRAY QUESTIONS AIRBUS CLAIMS OF TANKER DEAL'S EFFECT ON U.S. ECONOMY

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March 5, 2008
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The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following news release:

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) questioned claims made by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus/EADS that the United States Air Force decision to award Airbus/EADS a $40 billion contract for air-refueling tankers will meaningfully contribute to the American economy.

"We've seen Airbus present a slick marketing campaign before," said Senator Murray. "And we have good reason to be worried. Airbus has a history of bending the truth to try to convince Congress that it plans to invest in the U.S. When you examine their claims, they just don't hold up."

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