XPost: sci.space.shuttle, sci.space.policy   
   From: henry@spsystems.net   
      
   In article ,   
   Jorge R. Frank  wrote:   
   >Gregory is only the *acting* administrator. O'Keefe's permanent replacement   
   >has not yet been named. It is rare for an acting administrator at *any*   
   >agency to make drastic changes of policy...   
      
   The one thing he might do is to put a hold on any irrevocable actions   
   taken by O'Keefe to close down preparations for the shuttle visit, thus   
   preserving the option of a servicing mission until O'Keefe's replacement   
   either confirms or changes the policy decision.   
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