¶ NASA Gets More Funding Despite Bush's Attempts Otherwise
Friday, June 20, 2008, 2:28pm
Members of the House of Representatives recently disobeyed the White House and gave NASA an additional $2.9 billion for its yearly budget. The House approved $20.2 billion for the U.S. space agency for the fiscal year starting in October.
Two-thirds majority was needed, but the spending bill received an overwhelming 409-15 vote that helped send a "strong message" to the next president of the United States.
