Update on NASA politics

The NYTimes reports that NASA is coming under Congressional fire over the allegations of a top scientist that the politically charged atmosphere is hampering science, especially discussion of global warming.

From the Times:

"Good science cannot long persist in an atmosphere of intimidation," the chairman, Representative Sherwood Boehlert, Republican of New York, said in a letter to NASA's administrator, Michael D. Griffin.

"Political figures ought to be reviewing their public statements to make sure they are consistent with the best available science," Mr. Boehlert said. "Scientists should not be reviewing their statements to make sure they are consistent with the current political orthodoxy."

Previously: Climate Expert Says NASA Tried to Silence Him