NASA, White House and Budget Cuts
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A key source told Ars that the recent budget action in the House and Senate indicates that legislators are taking the impoundment threat from the Office of Management and Budget seriously. Their best weapon in this fight would be to pass a budget on time, and they appear to be trying to do so.
The House and Senate are taking far different approaches to next year's appropriations, but neither chamber has fully embraced Trump's budget proposals.
The Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts at NASA are currently facing pushback from Congress, possibly signalling good news for NASA Wallops Flight Facility here in Accomack County.
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NASA veteran warns Hubble faces death by a hundred cutsFormer astronaut laments software shutdowns, staff reductions amid ongoing budget squeeze Interview "I would say I'm cautiously optimistic, but that probably overstates how I'm feeling."… Dr John Grunsfeld,
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Astronomy on MSNNASA personnel warn of ‘dire’ consequences of proposed cutsHarmful cuts” jeopardize the agency’s mission, more than 280 current and former personnel contend in a scathing dissent.
The Senate committee also protected the National Weather Service staff from mass layoffs. But a fight over the FBI has left the bill in limbo.