Federal Spending

Republican gains could mean losses for NASA

President Obama signed into law a plan to have another NASA shuttle launch next year. However, as the federal deficit continues to rise the plan could be abondoned. The plan would cost about $19 billion dollars. NASA fears the possible Republican gains in next week's election because it could mean their budget would be cut. If the Republicans win a majority they plan to reduce the defecit by cutting spending on government spending on programs such as for NASA.