Sep 25, 2009 | AIP Bulletin
Congressional Hearings on Augustine Committee Report
Hours of hearings before House and Senate committees last week demonstrated universal agreement with the central finding of the "Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee": NASA has not received the funding it needs to carry out its programs.
House Sides with RV Industry on R&D Research Issue
The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 16 passed an amendment, sponsored by Rep.
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Liveblog: Congress Looks at the Shaky Future of NASA
Congress takes up the future of human spaceflight today in the wake of an independent report that could signal a fundamental reorganization of NASA.
McKinney airport receives $5 million federal cash infusion
Congressman Sam Johnson presented a jumbo check announcing a $5 million federal cash infusion for the construction of a new runway to meet government safety regulations.
Lawmakers Voice Support for NASA Moon Program
Constellation Earth Departure Stage, docked to the Crew Exploration Vehicle, fires its engine to leave Earth's orbit in this artist's impression [Photo Credit: NASA/John Frassanito and Associates] Members of a key Congressional committee on Tuesday voiced support for NASA's Constellation program, designed to get astronauts back to the moon.
House panel questions new direction for space
NASA's embattled Constellation moon program, thought by many to be on life support in the face of ongoing budget cuts, is technically feasible, "soundly" managed, and capable of putting American astronauts back on the moon as planned in the 2020s, the chairman of a manned space review said Tuesday.
Texas lawmakers press for more NASA funding
Texas members of Congress on Tuesday led ringing bipartisan support for a $3 billion surge in annual NASA spending to protect the existing manned space program.
Sherman man discusses his part in the Taxpayer March on Washington
Just two days after a massive march on the nation's capital involving representatives from across the U.S., one Sherman resident, shared his view of the event.
As Tuesday's primary approaches, Josh Skaller picks up two more endorsements: Congressman John Hall and a somewhat surprising endorsement from Gatemouth of Room 8. From the press release of Congressman Hall's endorsement: "In Congress, I've worked for a real environmental agenda and for alternate energy sources," Hall said.
Science Committee to host Congressional Hearing in McKinney Sept. 14...
On Monday, September 14, 2009 from 9:00am - 11:00am the House Science and Technology Committee will hold a hearing in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas.
Updraft ahead for wind efforts
Universities and businesses across Texas are expecting to spend millions in the next few years honing the blades, gearboxes and generators that make up turbines designed to harness power from the wind.
Collumb's varied resume ranged from Westminster official to substitute teacher The 911 call about a house fire came about 2:20 a.m. Wednesday.
Congressman Hall responds to president's speech
Released by Janet Poppleton with Congressman Ralph Hall's office : "Last evening during his speech to a joint session of Congress and to the Nation, the President made it clear that healthcare reform is his top priority - and he made it clear that he will do whatever it takes to achieve reform, with or without bipartisan support.
House approves bill to improve efficiency and reliability of wind turbines
By JENNIFER A. DLOUHY WASHINGTON - The House passed legislation Wednesday that would launch a $1 billion program to make wind turbines more efficient and reliable.The measure, sponsored by Rep.
Legislators gather to discuss state, national politics
Linda@thegarlandnews.net Legislators from the national and state governments joined forces Thursday in Garland to discuss politics on a local platform.
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