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| 328.1 | RE 328.0 | DICKNS::KLAES | The Universe is safe. | Fri Sep 11 1987 10:07 | 36 |
| From: [email protected] (William Baxter)
Newsgroups: sci.space
Subject: Congressmen Committees
Date: 27 Aug 87 06:39:09 GMT
Organization: Math Dept. UCB
In <[email protected]>, [email protected]
(Mark Purtill) said:
> [To write a senator, address your letter to:
>
> The Honorable (name)
> Senate Office Bldg.
> Washington, DC 20510
>
> and start the letter "Dear Senator (name)".]
>(And the same for Representatives.)
In writing to Senators and Representatives other than your own,
the letter should be addressed to them as a member of the committee.
Otherwise it will be sent on to your Congressman.
William Baxter
ARPA: [email protected]
UUCP: {cbosgd,sun,dual,decwrl,decvax,ihnp4,hplabs,...}!ucbvax!bosco!web
From: [email protected]
Newsgroups: sci.space
Subject: Space Exploration Day
Date: 10 Sep 87 21:16:00 GMT
Senate S1288 introduced by Jake Garn would officially declare July
20 of every year a national Space Exploration Day. There are currently
39 cosponsors. Ask your senator to consponsor this legislation.
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| 328.2 | Somebody stop this fool! | DICKNS::KLAES | Through the land of Mercia... | Thu Mar 10 1988 15:52 | 35 |
| From: [email protected]
Newsgroups: sci.space
Subject: Attack on space program
Date: 9 Mar 88 06:23:00 GMT
Representative William H. Gray III (D-Pa) recently attacked space
programs. While presenting the Democrats' reply to President Reagan's
radio address on the Administration's new budget proposal, Gray said
that spending on the space program is "out of line with America's
needs and America's values." Gray said that we should be spending
more on the homeless, not more on space. He has since repeated the
remarks in interviews on CNN and elsewhere. Gray is chair of the
House Budget Committee, which will soon be reviewing NASA's appropriations.
If you disagree with his perspective, you should let him know.
His address is 204 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515;
(202) 225-4001. His legislative assistant's name is Roselee Roberts.
Please also send a copy of your letter, with a short explanatory note,
to Speaker of the House Jim Wright, 1236 Longworth House Office
Building, Washington, DC 20515. The leadership will be making
decisions in the next few weeks that will determine whether NASA will
receive the Administration's proposed budget increase or instead
suffer major cutbacks including the elimination of the space station,
of Pathfinder programs, etc. Please also spread this message around
to any other forums you have access to. This year will be critical to
the future of an American space program -- please do your part to see
that it has a future, and that nay-sayers like Gray shut up. Your
children will thank you.
[And this guy is in at a critical juncture to our future in space!
When will people get it through their heads that ending the space
program will *not* stop problems on Earth?! In fact, stopping space
exploration will HURT our society! If only people would look past
today's narrow needs... - LK]
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| 328.3 | How to write to your Congressperson | AUTHOR::KLAES | Kind of a Zen thing, huh? | Mon Mar 14 1988 14:45 | 73 |
| From: [email protected] (Eric Tilenius)
Newsgroups: sci.space
Subject: Press Coverage and Democrats on Space
Date: 11 Mar 88 06:41:53 GMT
Organization: Princeton University, NJ
I recently wrote to both The Christian Science Monitor and The New
York Times about space policy and Campaign '88. Looks like both my
letters will have been published by the time this reaches all you folks.
I was pleased to see that the Monitor published my letter in
today's paper (Thursday, March 10, 1988). While it was edited
somewhat (space reasons :-)) it was still good that something
pro-space is getting into the press. A NY Times editor called me up
yesterday saying he was interested in running the slightly different
letter which I sent them, and that it would probably appear on Friday,
March 11.
My letters basically made a short case FOR the space program,
including manned missions to Mars, urged candidates to come forth and
tell us their opinions on these matters, and asked the press to help
cover what was certainly a vital issue (well, I think it is!) of the
1988 campaign.
I would encourage ALL of you to write a letter to your local paper
in SUPPORT of the space program, and saying that you hope the
Presidential candidates will address this important issue. (Any
pro-space article is good!)
Also, on the matter of Democrats and the space program, there
seems to be a split line in the party, with many walking in between.
One of the most outspoken PROponents of the space program and a
mission to Mars is Hawaii Democratic Senator Spark Matsangua (sp?). I
have received letters in support of the space program from Paul Simon,
Al Gore, and Daniel Moynihan (D-NY).
While this issue is in its formative stages, I would urge EVERYONE
to write to their Congressman and/or Senator to express their support
for the space program, especially Democrats. There are many Democrats
out there who are strongly pro-space, and many who are wavering.
Before any kind of party stance is made, it would be nice if we could
demonstrate some public support for the program.
Below the addresses and formats you can use in your letters to
elected officials (if you write to both Senators, do send separate letters):
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (CONGRESSMAN) U.S. SENATE (SENATOR)
-------------------------------------- ----------------------
The Honorable ____________________ The Honorable ______________
House of Representatives United States Senate
Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. _______________: Dear Senator __________:
Remember: It's your future, but you've got to help work for it now!
Also, do TAILOR your letter to your reader/audience. If there's a
space industry in your state, remind your Senator of JOBS. If your
Congressman is big on peace, point out the peaceful benefits that
multi-national space cooperation can bring, and how the space program
can bring great technological leaps and encourage constructive
nationalism in a peaceful fashion, etc..
- ERIC -
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| 328.4 | From Congressman Bob Mrazek | AUTHOR::KLAES | Kind of a Zen thing, huh? | Mon Mar 21 1988 13:19 | 112 |
| From: [email protected] (Eric Tilenius)
Newsgroups: sci.space
Subject: A Letter from Congressman Mrazek
Date: 19 Mar 88 04:44:16 GMT
Organization: Princeton University, NJ
I received the following letter from my Congressman, Bob Mrazek,
Democrat from the 3rd district, New York. My letter expressed concern
over Congress' commitment to the space program, and urged him to
support a vigorous, peaceful space program.
I was quite pleased to see his reply (printed below).
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
ROBERT J. MRAZEK Committee on Appropriations
3rd District, New York Whip at Large
Dear Eric:
Thank you for contacting my office to express concern regarding
Congress' commitment to the space program.
As you know, Congress did reduce funding for the Space Station to
$425 million for FY 88. Out of that amount, NASA will only receive
$200 million until June 1, 1988. NASA will not receive the additional
$225 million until it satisfies Congress with plans for a "rescoped" program.
With respect to "rescoping" the program, many NASA officials have
interpreted this language to mean reducing the station design. Others
believe the intention of Congress is to institute a slower work
schedule. In either case, the Space Station will not be orbited until
the mid-1990s or later.
As a strong supporter of the space program, I share your concern
regarding the lack of commitment on the part of the President and
Congress to articulate and fulfill long-term space policy goals.
Since space activities have been a critical component of U.S. foreign
policy engagement, the development of vibrant space programs by a
variety of nations only exacerbates our problem.
On a more positive note, NASA does recognize our changing space
environment. Work is going forward on Mission to Planet Earth, a
cooperative program involving NASA, the National Science Foundation
(NSF), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
to study global change. The main project associated with this effort,
the Earth Observing System (EOS), is going forward. EOS, a multinational
remote-sensing platform, will receive funding in FY 89.
In October, a report entitled "International Space Policy for the
1990s and Beyond" was released by the NASA Advisory Council, Task
Force on International Relations in Space. An oversight hearing on
the report was held in December before the Subcommittee on Space
Sciences and Applications. Apparently, its findings were taken
seriously as the president will soon be announcing major policy
changes for our space program.
When President Kennedy announced the decision to go to the Moon,
he was quoted as saying that it was "time for this nation to take a
clearly leading role in the space achievement which in many ways may
hold the key to our future on Earth." While we have long since passed
the time when the United States held a monopoly on space technology
and expertise, the does not mean that the other leadership
opportunities are not present.
The space environment of the 1980s and beyond dictates a different
type of leadership. In addition to the Space Station, innovative and
cooperative space policies must be sought out.
Therefore, I have decided to act in this area. Just a few days
ago, I introduced legislation that will establish a national
commission to examine how satellite-monitoring arrangements can
increase international security and cooperation. As the
interdependent state of our planet becomes widely recognized,
space-based observations will come to play an increasingly important
role. With the emerging capabilities on the part of many nations to
monitor Earth, now is the time for the United States to assume
leadership in this area as well.
You can be assured that I will do all I can to ensure that we
become a leader among nations in space. But I can use your help in
this regard. Not nearly enough of my colleagues, or the public at
large, understand the tangible benefits associated with a vibrant
national space program. Given your interest in this area, I am
confident that you will play a vital role in shaping our nation's
space program.
Once again, I appreciate hearing from you. If you should need
further assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Mrazek
Member of Congress
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Ah, if only more Congressmen had some common sense like this!
Well, as Bob does say, his colleagues need convincing. Perhaps each
of you can help do that. Write your Congressman today!
- ERIC -
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| 328.5 | Some Congressmen's comments | DICKNS::KLAES | Kind of a Zen thing, huh? | Thu Mar 31 1988 14:08 | 27 |
| From: [email protected] (Christopher A. Welty)
Newsgroups: sci.space
Subject: Responses of Congressman to letters
Date: 30 Mar 88 20:44:33 GMT
Organization: RPI Computer Science Dept.
I have been writing letters regularly to Congress for about two
years now, at the rate of maybe once or twice a month, about the space
program. Mostly complaints, and a few (very few) praises. This week,
I received the first-ever response. I sent letters recently to Bill
Gray of Penn (chairman of the House Budget Committee) and Speaker
Wright regarding the proposed cut of NASAs budget. Gray replied with
a letter saying the Budget Committee is holding hearings on the issue
of NASAs budget, and will formulate it's own version of the budget,
but he would `remain mindful of my comments'. Wright apparently sent
my letter to my Congressman, Sam Stratton, who sent me a letter saying
that NASAs budget will be raised 1.25 billion in FY89. This, he
claimed, is less than Reagan requested, but NASA is one of the very
few agencies that will not experience a budget freeze.
On one hand I must admit that the national deficit is a valid
reason to cut back on spending, but the space station is vital to our
future (or a moonbase)....maybe if I ran for president.....nah.
Christopher Welty --- Asst. Director, RPI CS Labs
[email protected] ...!rutgers!nysernic!weltyc
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| 328.6 | Latest NASA-related Congressional Committees | MTWAIN::KLAES | Know Future | Wed Aug 24 1988 15:12 | 219 |
| Newsgroups: sci.space
Path: decwrl!ucbvax!GROUCH.JPL.NASA.GOV!PJS
Subject: Congressmen Committees.
Posted: 22 Aug 88 20:15:52 GMT
Organization: The Internet
From NASA Activities, July/August 1988, comes a list of
NASA-related Congressional Committees:
U.S. SENATE:
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS:
John C. Stennis (D-MS), Chairman
Mark. O. Hartfield (R-OR), Ranking Minority
SUBCOMMITTEE ON HUD-INDEPENDENT AGENCIES:
Democrats:
William Proxmire (WI), Chairman
John C. Stennis (MS)
Patrick J. Leahy (VT)
J. Bennett Johnston (LA)
Frank R. Lautenberg (NJ)
Barbara A. Mikulski (MD)
Republicans:
*Jake Garn (UT), Ranking Minority
Alfonse M. D'Amato (NY)
Pete V. Domenici (NM)
Charles E. Grassley (IA)
Don Nickles (OK)
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION:
Democrats:
Ernest F. Hollings (SC), Chairman
Daniel K. Inouye (HI)
Wendell H. Ford (KY)
Donald W. Riegle (MI)
J. James Exon (NE)
Albert Gore, Jr. (TN)
John D. Rockefeller, IV (WV)
*Lloyd D. Bentsen (TX)
John D. Kerry (MA)
John B. Breaux (LA)
Brock Adams (WA)
Republicans:
John C. Danforth (MO), Ranking Minority
Bob Packwood (OR)
Nancy Landon Kassebaum (KS)
Larry Pressler (SD)
Ted Stevens (AK)
Bob Kasten (WI)
Paul S. Trible, Jr. (VA)
Pete Wilson (CA)
John R. McCain (AZ)
SUBCOMITTEE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SPACE:
Democrats:
Donald W. Riegle (MI), Chairman
Albert Gore, Jr. (TN)
John D. Rockefeller, IV (WV)
*Lloyd D. Bentsen (TX)
John D. Kerry (MA)
Brock Adams (WA)
Republicans:
Larry Pressler (SD), Ranking Minority
Nancy Landon Kassebaum (KS)
Paul S. Trible, Jr. (VA)
Pete Wilson (CA)
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY:
Democrats:
Robert A. Roe (NJ), Chairman
George E. Brown, Jr. (CA)
James H. Scheuer (NY)
Marilyn Lloyd (TN)
Doug Walgren (PA)
Dan Glickman (KS)
Harold L. Volkmer (MO)
*Bill Nelson (FL)
Ralph M. Hall (TX)
Dave McCurdy (OK)
Norman Y. Mineta (CA)
Buddy MacKay (FL)
Tim Valentine (NC)
Robert G. Torricelli (NJ)
Rick Boucher (VA)
Terry L. Bruce (IL)
Richard H. Stallings (ID)
James A. Traficant, Jr. (OH)
Jim Chapman (TX)
Lee H. Hamilton (IN)
Henry J, Nowak (NY)
Tom McMillen (MD)
David E. Price (NC)
David Nagle (IA)
Jimmy Hayes (LA)
David E. Skaggs (CO)
Paul E. Kanjorski (PA)
George J. Hochbrueckner (NY)
Republicans:
Manuel Lujan, Jr. (NM), Ranking Minority
Robert S. Walker (PA)
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (WI)
Claudine Schneider (RI)
Sherwood L. Boehlert (NY)
Tom Lewis (FL)
Don Ritter (PA)
Sid Morrison (WA)
Ron Packard (CA)
Robert C. Smith (NH)
Paul B. Henry (MI)
Harris W. Fawell (IL)
D. French Slaughter, Jr. (VA)
Lamar Smith (TX)
Ernest L. Konnyu (CA)
Jack Buechner (MO)
Constance A. Morella (MD)
Christopher Shays (CT)
SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS:
Democrats:
*Bill Nelson (FL), Chairman
George E. Brown, Jr. (CA)
Harold L. Volkmer (MO)
Norman Y. Mineta (CA)
Robert G. Torricelli (NJ)
James A. Traficant, Jr. (OH)
Jim Chapman (TX)
Carl C. Perkins (KY)
Tom McMillen (MD)
David R. Nagle (LA)
James H. Scheuer (NY)
Ralph M. Hall (TX)
David E. Skaggs (CO)
Republicans:
Robert S. Walker (PA), Ranking Minority
Ron Packard (CA)
Robert C. Smith (NH)
D. French Slaughter, Jr. (VA)
Ernest L. Konnyu (CA)
Jack Buechner (MO)
Joel Hefley (CO)
Constance A. Morella (MD)
Tom Lewis (FL)
SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, AVIATION AND MATERIALS:
Democrats:
Dave McCurdy (OK), Chairman
Dan Glickman (KS)
*Bill Nelson (FL)
Tom McMillen (MD)
Jimmy Hayes (LA)
Republicans:
Tom Lewis (FL), Ranking Minority
Robert S. Walker (PA)
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (WI)
SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS AND OVERSIGHT:
Democrats:
Robert A. Roe (NJ), Chairman
Harold L. Volkmer (MO)
David E. Price (NC)
George E. Brown, Jr. (CA)
James A. Traficant, Jr. (OH)
(Vacancy)
Republicans:
Don Ritter (PA), Ranking Minority
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (WI)
Ron Packard (CA)
Ernest K. Konnyu (CA)
SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION:
Democrats:
Ralph M. Hall (TX), Chairman
Marilyn Lloyd (TN)
Buddy MacKay (FL)
Robert G. Torricelli (NJ)
James H. Scheuer (NY)
Richard H. Stallings (ID)
Republicans:
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (WI), Ranking Minority
Sherwood L. Boehlert (NY)
Ron Packard (CA)
Harris W. Fawell (IL)
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS:
James L. Whitten (D-MS), Chairman
Silvio O Conte (R-MA), Ranking Minority
SUBCOMMITTEE ON HUD-INDEPENDENT AGENCIES:
Democrats:
Edward P. Boland (MA), Chairman
Bob Traxler (MI)
Louis Stokes (OH)
Lindy Boggs (LA)
Alan B. Mollohan (WV)
Martin Olav Sabo (MN)
Republicans:
Bill Green (NY), Ranking Minority
Lawrence Coughlin (PA)
Jerry Lewis (CA)
* - Both Jake Garn and Bill Nelson flew on the Space Shuttle into
Earth orbit (separate missions). Lloyd Bentsen is Democratic Presidential
Candidate Michael Dukakis' Vice Presidential running mate.
Peter Scott (pjs%[email protected])
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