On the recordMay 20, 2009
But that was not what the legislation said. The legislation said that $150 million was funding for COTS-D.
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congress.govBut that was not what the legislation said. The legislation said that $150 million was funding for COTS-D.
Senator Nelson highlights a discrepancy between legislation and NASA's actions regarding funding.
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