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Statements on Swearing in of Margaret Vo Schaus as NASA CFO

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following are statements from Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on Wednesday's swearing in of Vo Schaus as NASA's Chief Financial Officer:

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following are statements from Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on Wednesday's swearing in of Vo Schaus as NASA's Chief Financial Officer:
    "I am honored to be sworn in by Administrator Bill Nelson, and I am grateful to President Biden for the opportunity to oversee NASA's budget and help carry out the agency's groundbreaking missions," Vo Schaus said.
  • As a first-generation American, I am honored to join the Biden-Harris Administration and serve a country that has given my family so much.
  • "As an accomplished career civil servant with experience across many federal agencies, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to NASA.
  • I am excited to welcome Margaret to the team, and I can't wait to see what we will accomplish together."

Statements on Senate Confirmation of Margaret Vo Schaus as NASA CFO

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on Friday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Vo Schaus as NASA's chief financial officer:

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  • WASHINGTON, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Margaret Vo Schaus, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy on Friday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Vo Schaus as NASA's chief financial officer:
    "It's an honor to be confirmed by the Senate to serve as the chief financial officer at NASA and I am grateful for the opportunity to help carry on this agency's great legacy both in space and here on Earth," said Vo Schaus.
  • "I look forward to working with Administrator Nelson and Deputy Administrator Melroy to oversee NASA's budget to support the workforce and the groundbreaking missions ahead.
  • Margaret will be integral to determining future missions and help turn program dreams into reality.
  • For information about NASA's missions, discoveries, and activities, visit:
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NASA Administrator Announces New Members of Leadership Team

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced four new additions to the agency's senior staff Thursday.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced four new additions to the agency's senior staff Thursday.
  • Lambert comes to NASA after serving as director of strategic initiatives for Nicole "Nikki" Fried, commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
  • She began her career working for then Sen. Bob Graham of Florida as a constituent advocate in his Tallahassee office.
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Statements on Pam Melroy's Senate Confirmation as NASA Deputy Administrator

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Friday, June 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Pam Melroy and Administrator Bill Nelson on Thursday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Melroy as deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

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  • WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Pam Melroy and Administrator Bill Nelson on Thursday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Melroy as deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:
    "It's an honor to be confirmed by the Senate to serve as NASA Deputy Administrator, and I am humbled by President Biden and Vice President Harris' confidence in me," Melroy said.
  • "Pam is a pioneer and veteran of NASA, and will be an outstanding leader as we venture farther out to the stars," said Nelson.
  • "We certainly are lucky to have her on board, and I look forward to leading NASA with her as a team."
  • For information about NASA's missions, discoveries, and activities, visit:
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NASA Administrator Statement on US Innovation and Competitiveness Act

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released the following statement Tuesday after the Senate passage of the U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released the following statement Tuesday after the Senate passage of the U.S.
  • Innovation and Competitiveness Act:
    "The U.S.
  • Innovation and Competitiveness Act, which includes the NASA authorization bill, is an investment in scientific research and technological innovation that will help ensure the U.S. continues to lead in space and sets us on a path to execute many landings on the Moon in this decade.
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NASA Announces New Associate Administrator

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson announced Monday Robert D. Cabana, who has served as director of NASA\'s Kennedy Space Center in Florida since 2008, will serve as associate administrator effective Monday, May 17.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson announced Monday Robert D. Cabana, who has served as director of NASA\'s Kennedy Space Center in Florida since 2008, will serve as associate administrator effective Monday, May 17.
  • "Bob is the real deal he has the vision and management skills to bring NASA to even higher heights.
  • "\n"I\'m honored to have been selected by Sen. Nelson to serve as associate administrator of NASA," Cabana said.
  • "Bill and I have a shared passion for America\'s space program, and I look forward to serving NASA and our nation in this new capacity.

NASA Celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

This year\'s AAPI Heritage Month brings heightened awareness and significance, given the recent violence directed against Asian Americans," said NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson.

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  • This year\'s AAPI Heritage Month brings heightened awareness and significance, given the recent violence directed against Asian Americans," said NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson.
  • "The Biden-Harris Administration and NASA are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion, where all employees are welcomed, respected, connected, and engaged.
  • I am fully committed to ensuring the president\'s vision is carried out at NASA and beyond.
  • The panelists will share a story of their life journeys as an Asian American and/or Pacific Islander in America.

Sen. Bill Nelson Statement on National Space Council

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Saturday, May 1, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, May 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a statement from Sen. Bill Nelson, who the U.S. Senate confirmed as the 14th NASA administrator on April 29, regarding the announcement Saturday that Vice President Kamala Harris will chair the National Space Council:\n"The Vice President is the perfect person to lead the federal government\'s space policy, which is increasingly complex, with many nations in space.\n"Vice President Lyndon Johnson was the first chair of the National Space Council when America initially ventured beyond Earth.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a statement from Sen. Bill Nelson, who the U.S. Senate confirmed as the 14th NASA administrator on April 29, regarding the announcement Saturday that Vice President Kamala Harris will chair the National Space Council:\n"The Vice President is the perfect person to lead the federal government\'s space policy, which is increasingly complex, with many nations in space.\n"Vice President Lyndon Johnson was the first chair of the National Space Council when America initially ventured beyond Earth.
  • Now, Vice President Harris will coordinate our nation\'s efforts to ensure America continues to lead in space.
  • It is an exciting time for our space program.
  • "\nFor information about NASA\'s research, missions, and activities, visit:\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sen-bill-nelson-statement-on-nat...\n'

Statements on Bill Nelson's Senate Confirmation as NASA Administrator

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Friday, April 30, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Sen. Bill Nelson and acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Thursday\'s U.S. Senate confirmation of Nelson as the 14th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:\n"I am honored by the President\'s nomination and the Senate vote," Nelson said.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following are statements from Sen. Bill Nelson and acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Thursday\'s U.S. Senate confirmation of Nelson as the 14th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:\n"I am honored by the President\'s nomination and the Senate vote," Nelson said.
  • "\n"I\'m happy to welcome Bill to the NASA family," said Jurczyk.
  • "It\'s been an amazing year for NASA and our commercial and international partners, and I look forward to working with Bill and the Biden-Harris Administration to build on the incredible momentum we\'ve built so far.
  • It has been an honor to serve as acting administrator, but it\'s the NASA workforce that makes the agency one-of-a-kind.

NASA Statement on Nomination of Bill Nelson for Agency Administrator

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Friday, March 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk released the following statement after today's nomination by President Joe Biden of Bill Nelson to serve as the 14th NASA administrator:

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk released the following statement after today's nomination by President Joe Biden of Bill Nelson to serve as the 14th NASA administrator:
    "I'm pleased President Biden has nominated former U.S.
  • Senator Bill Nelson to lead our agency.
  • Bill has a proven history of supporting our work here at NASA, and has helped advance America's position in human exploration, science, aeronautics, and technology.
  • He was appointed to the NASA Advisory Council by former Administrator Jim Bridenstine in May 2019.