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Richard Shelby: “I'm concerned, General Bolden, that the budget before us is an example of chasing the next great idea while sacrificing…”

On the recordApril 24, 2013
I'm concerned, General Bolden, that the budget before us is an example of chasing the next great idea while sacrificing current investments.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby expresses concern over prioritizing new ideas over existing investments in NASA.

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