Summary: 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations – Full House Committee Mark (NASA Excerpt)

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“National Aeronautics and Space Administration: $17.8 billion, $459 million above 2008 and $155 million above the President’s request, for an investment that contributes to our nation’s economic strength, scientific discovery, national security, and an improved quality of life. Requires NASA report to Congress the full costs of retiring the Space Shuttle by November 2009, and 2 shuttle flights to complete work on the international space station before NASA can retire the Space Shuttle.”