Subcommittee Passes FY08 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill

“In NASA, we have provided an increase of $290 million above the President’s request to restore cuts made by the Administration in the science, aeronautics and education portfolios. The committee also provides funding in a new account structure to add clarity to the budget. The new accounts are: science, aeronautics, exploration, education, cross-agency support programs, space operations, and the inspector general.”

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