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The crazy "omnibus" spending bill that just passed by a Republican Congress included a $2 Billion increase to NIH and $1.3 Billion increase to NASA.
by Consultant32452 9y ago
The crazy "omnibus" spending bill that just passed by a Republican Congress included a $2 Billion increase to NIH and $1.3 Billion increase to NASA.
- munificent 9y agoYes, because that's what the Democratic Congressional members demanded to get their vote for it. It was a bipartisan bill. The Republicans couldn't pass it on their own because the Freedom Caucus wouldn't toe the line, so they had to make concessions to the Democrats.
- Consultant32452 9y agoYes, Republicans and Democrats do not always vote lock-step. That does not negate the fact that Republicans tend to fund the sciences more. I'm sorry if this doesn't match up with your rhetoric, but it's true. One of the biggest names out of NASA told you it was true. The Republican controlled Congress just did it again right in front of you. The fact they didn't do it unilaterally does not in any way negate the original premise. Here's an article talking about the Obama administration recommended budget which cut funding to NASA. It's worth acknowledging here that Trump's requested budget ALSO cut funding for NASA, but the Congressional Republicans over-ruled him. https://www.universetoday.com/127309/nasa-2017-budget/ https://www.universetoday.com/127309/nasa-2017-budget/