U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders asked lawmakers to delete language from a bill that would fund development of a new lunar lander for NASA, a move seen as part of the senator's effort to nix federal funds that could go to companies owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.
- top defense contractors that had partnered on Blue Origin's moon lander proposal in past programs but are now considering lodging their own, individual proposals for the new NASA program.
A Senate Democratic aide said Democrats offered on Wednesday to hold 28 total votes on motions, including 19 from Republicans. "I don't think it's an exaggeration to say this is a national emergency, it is threatening our national security, as well as our economic security,” Raimondo said.
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