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OBAMA’S NEW NASA FUNDING IS VITAL TO GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND AMERICAN LEADERSHIP

BUSINESS WIRE 2-3-2010

ORGITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION STATEMENT ON NASA’S NEW DIRECTION, DULLES

Under a new five-year program for the 2011-2015 period, NASA intends to stimulate the development of advanced technologies and new business models, building the foundation for 21st Century solar system exploration, Earth climate monitoring and environmental protection, and next-generation aerospace workforce inspiration and education. By working in innovative new partnerships with U.S. industry and academic institutions, NASA will maintain America’s leadership in space while also contributing substantially to our country’s economic well-being.

LINK / IL – NEW SPENDING PRIORITIZED VS NASA PARTICULARLY ON ECONOMY AND JOBS ISSUES – IT’S ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK

FLORIDA TODAY 12-16-2009

HOUSE SPEAKER QUESTIONS MORE NASA FUNDING, JANSEN

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised questions Wednesday about boosting NASA funding, in competition with other budget priorities, and pursuing a Mars trip.

The California Democrat also said any boost in funding, as recommended by a recent commission, would have to be measured against other priorities to create jobs.

“I, myself, if you are asking me personally, I have not been a big fan of manned expeditions to outer space, in terms of safety and cost,” Pelosi told reporters a roundtable on legislative accomplishments this year. “But people could make the case; technology is always changing.”

President Barack Obama, who met Wednesday with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, is weighing how to support the agency. A recent report from the U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Commission recommended phasing in a $3 billion boost in funding in order to pursue spaceflight safely, but Obama hasn’t signaled what suggestions he will adopt.

“Well, this will be up to the Administration to chart this course,” Pelosi said. “But we will wait to see what the Administration puts forward and make a judgment about what they have put forward.”

Asked specifically about the $3 billion increase, Pelosi said NASA could have to compete against other budget priorities in terms of job creation.

“Again, everything is in competition for the dollar, and a judgment will be made as to what it does in terms of job creation,” Pelosi said

Pelosi noted that when former President John F. Kennedy proposed sending men to the moon, it benefited the country economically and for national security. She praised the patriotism and heroism of what astronauts accomplished.

“It was impossible. It was like magic. It was so — and now we take it for granted, but it was impossible to even imagine,” Pelosi said. “But, again, we have to see dollars well spent creating jobs, accomplishing the mission.”

IMPACT – NASA TRADEOFF DA – NASA RESEARCH SOLVES BIOTERROR IMPACTS

PENTAGON BRIEF 12-15-2009

NASA TECHNOLOGY MAY HELP BIOTERROR FIGHT, TEAMULTIMEDIA

NASA technology may help bioterror fight: “Technology developed at NASA to guard against Earth-bound infections during space exploration may be used in finding ways to counter bioterrorism, new research indicated.
Los Angeles-based Universal Detection Technology is acting upon a Department of Homeland Security request for a research proposal aimed at detecting and containing harmful bioagents, such as anthrax, that can be used as bioterrorism weapons, the company announced.
Universal Detection Technology is a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats.”