Houston passed over for retiring space shuttle | AP Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
"Mitchell said President Obama's re-election bid factored into NASA's choosing locations in Florida and California. Houston Mayor Annise Parker struck a similar tone, saying the decision was largely expected since the White House hinted "Houston would not be a winner in this political competition.""
I really wondered how Houston could NOT be getting a Shuttle ... it and the Cape in Florida appeared to be the most logical choices.
"Mitchell said President Obama's re-election bid factored into NASA's choosing locations in Florida and California. Houston Mayor Annise Parker struck a similar tone, saying the decision was largely expected since the White House hinted "Houston would not be a winner in this political competition.""
I really wondered how Houston could NOT be getting a Shuttle ... it and the Cape in Florida appeared to be the most logical choices.