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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Does NASA make you mad, or what?!?!

NASA Parties, At Taxpayer Expense

Upcoming Party Set To Cost $500,000

(CBS News) WASHINGTON Everyone knows exploring space is dangerous, and the costs are astronomical. Which is why, just last month, NASA was able to squeeze $1 billion extra from the Senate.

That very same day, NASA also posted an online notice few people saw - seeking four-star hotel bids for its December awards, CBS News correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports.

...If you think that's pricey, consider this: the NASA holds its big awards every time there's a shuttle launch. December's extravaganza will be the third one in 2007. Honoring all those people is costing you about $4 million a year.

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1 comment:

Katie said...

Bad NASA, I think we should send them to space!