Murtha: Pentagon eyes tanker split

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon may yet consider buying aerial tankers from both Boeing and Northrop Grumman, according to Rep. John Murtha. The head of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee said new acquisition chief Ashton Carter said the Pentagon is examining data on a split buy. "He said, 'We're looking at it. We're going to see what can be done,'" Murtha told reporters. Murtha remains convinced a split is the only way to avoid protests or delays. (Source: Reuters, 06/24/09) Gulf Coast note: Northrop Grumman and partner EADS plan to build the tanker in Mobile, Ala., if they win.