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    Kathleen Sebelius' administration have been strong supporters of Boeing's bid. "I will continue to work with Boeing and our Congressional delegation as they focus on ways to bring this important project to Kansas" Parkinson said. If Boeing received the contract, its Wichita plant likely would add jobs to finish construction of the aircraft, which would replace the Eisenhower-era planes currently flown by the Air Force and Air National Guard from Kansas bases. Full Article at Belleville News-Democrat
    I will continue to work with Boeing and our Congressional delegation as they focus on ways to bring this important project to Kansas
    – Mark Parkinson (politician) SOURCE: Belleville News-Democrat 4 weeks ago
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Kan., Wash. back Boeing for tanker contract
  1. We've been trying to show our support to Boeing in every way that we can
    SOURCE: Belleville News-Democrat 4 weeks ago
  2. There will be other competitions to come and the first up is the tanker and I not only expect Washington to compete, I expect Washington to win that tanker
    SOURCE: Belleville News-Democrat 4 weeks ago

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