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From: sysmgr@KING.ENG.UMD.EDU (Doug Mohney)
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Subject: Re: Getting into the press area for shuttle launches?
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Date: 11 Sep 90 15:39:07 GMT
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In article <SHAFER.90Sep5111310@skipper.dfrf.nasa.gov>, shafer@skipper.dfrf.nasa.gov (Mary Shafer) writes:
>
>So short of funds that we've all gotten the dreaded furlough letter.
>NASA is legally required to give us 30 days notice of a furlough and
>the letter says it may be as long as 22 days.  

[cut other direness....]

>This is a result of the Gramm-Rudman sequestration requirement,
>requiring NASA to cut its R&PM spending by 30%.  By having no travel
>or training in October, they'll only have to furlough one day.  (R&PM
>covers salaries, travel, training, and certain support contracts.)

Let us hope Congress can reach a budget agreement by 1 October, so this
does not happen...and if they can't, THROW THE BASTARDS OUT IN NOVEMBER!!!