Texas Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Smithsonian's Space Shuttle Dispute
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Summary
Texas politicians are urging an investigation into the Smithsonian's alleged objections to relocating a space shuttle it has owned for over a decade. The lawmakers' letter misquoted the law, suggesting the shuttle must be transferred under the Commercial Crew Program, which does not apply to retired shuttles like Discovery. Clarifications from the Congress members' offices were not immediately provided.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTexas politicians are calling for an investigation into how the Smithsonian allegedly objected to relocating a space shuttle it has owned for over a decade.
The lawmakers' letter misquoted the law, suggesting the shuttle must be transferred under the Commercial Crew Program, which does not apply to retired shuttles like Discovery.
Clarifications from the Congress members' offices were not immediately provided.
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