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Trump’s Space Force loses some detractors, but expect a bumpy ride in the new Congress

By Travis J. Tritten
Published November 7, 2018 7:44pm ET
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Trump’s Space Force loses some detractors, but expect a bumpy ride in the new Congress
President Donald Trump speaks at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, in San Diego, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. | (Alex Gallardo/AP)

During his campaign, Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Col., strongly opposed President Trump’s plan for a new Space Force military service. The House Armed Services subcommittee chairman was defeated Tuesday night by Democrat Jason Crow.

Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., a senior member of Senate Armed Services, had opposed a space service for the past year and said it would never become a reality.

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