Politics

America’s Space Program Needs President Obama’s Support

America’s Space Program Needs President Obama’s Support

By Nick Lampson and theĀ Coalition for Space Exploration *Originally published by the Coalition for Space Exploration on December 7, 2009 Dear President Obama: The future of America’s civilian space program rests in your hands. Your decisions must ensure that America...

Space-based solar power can help on energy needs

Space-based solar power can help on energy needs

By NICK LAMPSON *Originally published in theĀ HOUSTON CHRONICLEĀ onĀ October 23, 2009 The United States is on a serious quest to free itself from a costly and worrisome dependence on foreign oil, and depleting supplies of domestic petroleum, coal and natural gas. The...

LAMPSON PUSHES BILL TO CURB CRIME AGAINST KIDS

LAMPSON PUSHES BILL TO CURB CRIME AGAINST KIDS

If all goes well for him this week, Texas Rep. Nick Lampson will secure House approval of two bills aimed at curbing crimes against children and restore some credibility to a lawmakers' group criticized during last year's congressional page scandal. Lampson, a...