And it put in perspective for me a time, timing and space and tact and understanding the political process and how I could be most effective in my lifetime.

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It is expected to improve substantially the availability and accuracy of timing and navigation signals delivered from space.

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"The authorization bill will not have an impact on this Friday's layoff, but it will result in adjustments to our plans for the timing and magnitude of future workforce reductions, " said Tracy Yates of United Space Alliance, the primary contractor being affected by the layoffs Friday.

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