Funding for space, science trimmed back

[Cannikin]

WASHINGTON - A House panel voted Tuesday to cut space, environment and science programs next year, including giving President Bush 7 percent less than the $16.2 billion he proposed for NASA.

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The cuts, including deep reductions in the funds Bush wants to prepare for manned missions to the moon and Mars, were approved on the 35th anniversary of the day Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong took man’s first steps on the Moon.

The reductions were imposed in a wide-ranging $92.9 billion measure that also finances veterans programs. The savings helped lawmakers finance a $2 billion increase for veterans health care, to $30.3 billion, underscoring Congress’ determination to provide such money at a time of war.

“The choices have been brutally fair,” said Rep. James Walsh, R-N.Y., chief author of the legislation. Citing federal deficits that have spun to record levels, he added, “We’ve tried to do the best we could.”

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[Terry_M]

1. But hey, on the bright side

That CEO that's been having 10% annual pay increases (while laying workers off) also pays less taxes now!

[Langis]

2. But Bush said we were going to Mars!?!?!?

What is going on!! He wouldn't have lied would he?