For these reasons, we at the Center for Security Policy are convinced that the National Aerospace Plane must become a high profile, "national" program funded at a level determined by the maturity of the associated technology.
Wednesday's developments further heightened the drama of a high-profile showdown between Issa and Holder over the Fast and Furious program that dates back to subpoenas issued by the House committee last year.
Confidantes in New York and Washington indicate Ferraro is delaying the announcement because she does not want to jeopardize her high-profile position as a commentator on CNN's "Crossfire" program.