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Obama Picks Bolden As Next NASA Administrator, Garver As Deputy

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Monday, June 1st, 2009

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Bolden Commands Wide Support In Congress, But Conflicts Issue Remains How Will Bolden As Administrator Work With Norm Augustine Panel? Support voiced by leading members of Congress and influential outsiders indicate that retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr., 62, a former astronaut, is likely to win confirmation as the first black NASA administrator -- provided he can finesse his prior close contacts with contractors working on the next-generation NASA spaceship program. President Obama as expected chose Bolden…

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