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Boeing Drags Its Heels on Air Force Bid

You fail to mention the fact that Northrop Grumman\EADS made a similar move prior to this previous round which they successfully asked that the Pentagon alter key metrics that would make a larger plane better. Also you forget this is the 3rd round of competition for this replacement. Lastly, you fail to point out that due to the size of this procurement that the Congress has stated they want it to be a contested bid. All of this leads to one point, who has the power. Unfortunately for the Pentagon it is not them!