NASA authorization

Listening to the floor debate on NASA authorization (s. 3729), I cannot believe how polarizing this bill is, and really disappointed at some of the scare tactics that are being used by some representatives. S.3729 passed in the house Wednesday 9/29 late evening.  Up next appropriations after Nov 2nd elections.

14 Nobel Laureates Go to Bat against House NASA Funding Bill

14 Nobel Laureates, 14 former high-level NASA officials, astronauts and recognized educators such as Bill Nye, have sent a letter to Rep. Bart Gordon urging major changes in the House's NASA funding bill to align with the Obama Administration's proposed budget. The Obama proposed budget shifts spaceflight vehicle development to private industry, who in my opinion is ready to take on the challenge, and emphasis a shift to more research and technology initiatives within the agency. I would to thank Dr. Blumberg for his quick response to this letter.


See article and letter at http://www.parabolicarc.com/2010/09/01/30-nobel-laureates-bat-house-nasa-funding-bill/