Boeing's Pentagon link in limelight By Joshua Chaffin in Washington Published: December 7 2003 21:58 | Last Updated: December 7 2003 21:58 Boeing has formed ties with half a dozen members of the Defence Policy Board, an influential civilian group that advises the Pentagon. The relationships range from Boeing's hiring board members as paid consultants to pouring tens of millions of dollars into their investment funds. Such moves highlight the aerospace company's efforts to become entrenched in Washington's defence establishment as its emphasis has shifted in recent years from commercial aviation to military contracting. They have come to light amid...
