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Senator Nelson Hails 'Major Florida Wins' In Congressional Budget Deal

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A Florida Senator is hailing Congress’ passage of a $1.1 trillion  budget bill.

In a video message, U.S. Democratic Senator Bill Nelson says the congressional budget deal includes a number of major wins for Florida—some that he can appreciate as a former astronaut.

“It gives NASA's overall budget a much-needed boost. That’s especially good news for Florida’s space coast.  It fully funds NASA's commercial crew program that will enable us to once again launch Americans on American rockets in less than two years, and that’s instead of having to rely on the Russians for rides to go to and from the space station.”

He also liked the $7.5 million for further citrus greening disease research, $195 million to help restore the Everglades, as well as a sales tax break.

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Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.