My Word: America can do better than relying on Russia for our space program (Dave Weldon), Orlando Sentinel
“Sen. Bill Nelson, the Bush Administration, the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board and most in Congress are ready to do business as usual with the Russians, claiming we have no choice. I don’t buy that argument, and I take strong issue when the Sentinel Editorial Board suggests I am not a supporter of the space program because I don’t go along. The real difference is I believe America can do better and that the workers at KSC deserve better during this transition.”
NASA chief says Congress must act to get Russian craft, USA Today
“The development of the shuttle’s successor could be delayed if Congress, as expected, passes stopgap funding legislation for part of 2009 rather than a formal budget, Griffin said. The members of Congress he has spoken to understand the need, he said, but “I cannot predict an outcome.” Congress will be in session for less than two weeks before adjourning in advance of the fall elections.”
