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Lynn N. Rivers: “in my 6 years in Congress I have consistently voted to stop the fiscal hemorrhaging represented by the International…”

On the recordJune 21, 2000
in my 6 years in Congress I have consistently voted to stop the fiscal hemorrhaging represented by the International Space Station. Because I have done so, I often have constituents in a surprised tone ask me how I can be against space-based research. My answer is that I am not against space research. In fact, I am ardently for such science. Unfortunately, the International Space Station does not advance the scientific mission of NASA and actually threatens the scientific payoff the United States can expect from the agency. Evidence today shows that few non-NASA scientists believe the project has scientific value. And continuous cost overruns suck the air out of worthwhile programs, making it unlikely we will be able to duplicate the success of missions like the Pathfinder. Mr. Chairman, the pro space science vote is the no Space Station vote.
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Lynn N. Rivers
Michigan
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Addressing concerns about funding for the International Space Station and its impact on NASA's scientific mission.

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