Senate Aims to Keep Space Shuttle Out of Orbit
A bipartisan quartet led by Sen. Mondale proposes removing 110 million dollars for the space shuttle and orbiting station from the federal budget. Sens. Case Javits Proxmire join in backing amendments to cut NASA funding while proposing a broader Mars exploration delay. The pair of amendments face uncertain Senate support with votes planned mid July.
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Wing fault blamed for jet crash in Massachusetts firm
The Air Force cites a faulty wing forged by a Grafton Mass firm as the cause of a swingwing jet fighter crash that killed two men. No defect found in other planes. All jets grounded were to be back flying by year end after testimony to a House appropriations subcommittee.
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Senate questions $2 billion Navy destroyer contract
Sen. Margaret Chase Smith urged freezing a $2 billion Navy contract for 30 advanced destroyers at Litton Systems Pascagoula yard until a GAO review ensures fair treatment for Bath Iron Works Maine. She warned of risks from concentrating large defense contracts with a single company and cited prior C fifth generation concerns. The House had barred single-yard awards. the Senate later struck out that provision. The move follows broader scrutiny of defense contracting and supplier backlogs.
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Proxmire Attacks NASA Funding Amid Inflation Concerns
Proxmire urged curbs on space program spending, arguing NASA receives a disproportionate federal share during a period of large needs in housing, education, environment and crime control. He called NASA expenditures inflationary and urged the Senate to restrain now productive government spending to fight inflation.
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