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Tennessee House adopts resolution honoring SpaceX; lawmakers spar over Elon Musk’s local actions
Summary
The Tennessee House adopted a resolution praising SpaceX for rescuing astronauts, but Representative Pearson’s proposed amendments criticizing Elon Musk’s business activities in Shelby County and political actions drew floor debate and failed to pass.
The Tennessee House adopted House Joint Resolution 486 on the chamber floor, honoring SpaceX and the leadership of the company’s founder for their role in bringing two American astronauts safely home after a prolonged rescue effort.
The measure’s sponsor, Chairman Faison, urged adoption as a simple recognition of the company’s actions. "SpaceX, through the leadership of Elon Musk, was able to go and bring them back to Earth," Faison said on the House floor while renewing his motion to adopt the resolution.
Representative Pearson offered a series of…
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