For better or worse, NASA finally has a new leader
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After months of waiting, NASA finally has a leader again.
Oklahoma congressman Jim Bridenstine — President Donald Trump's pick to lead the space agency — was just confirmed by the Senate to become the next NASA administrator after an ugly battle that left NASA without a White House-appointed leader for about 15 months.
That marks the longest time NASA has gone without a presidential appointee leading the agency.
The vote played out mostly along party lines, with 50 votes going for Bridenstine, and 49 against. This is a very partisan result for confirmation of a NASA administrator, and it could put him in a relatively weak position when taking over the agency. Read more...
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For better or worse, NASA finally has a new leader
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