Washington D.C. – Science and Technology Committee Ranking Member Ralph Hall (R-TX) today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s budget request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
“In these tough economic times, we must prioritize federal spending to generate the greatest return on our investment. Our space program has contributed as much or more than any civilian government program to securing America’s technological and economic leadership in the world. If the President’s budget is enacted, the U.S. could lose a highly skilled and educated workforce, the cooperation of our international partners, and our competitive edge globally...