Foushee outlines space policy at Duke amid competitive primary election

By Dylan Halper

Rep. Valerie Foushee visited Duke University to discuss her work on U.S. space policy, emphasizing the need to protect and expand NASA funding despite recent proposed federal cuts. She highlighted the bipartisan support for NASA, her efforts to address delays in federal research grants, and her new bill exploring a potential space resources distribution center. The visit comes as she faces a competitive Democratic primary, where her opponent Nida Allam is challenging her from the left.