Bill Nelson's 'Compromise' Hurts Florida in Space

A space appropriation bill promoted by Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., may have Floridians thinking President Barack Obama's plan wasn't so bad after all.

The Nelson-backed compromise legislation would accelerate development of a heavy-lift rocket -- a move that Space Coast officials applauded Thursday -- but it pulls $13.8 billion from projects that would have benefited Florida.

Read our upcoming story to see what Space Florida officials are saying.