Speculation Mounts as White House Mulls Bolden Replacement

Flight added to shuttle mission, Houston Chronicle via St Louis Today (they initially stated that this was an AP article – it is not)
“Even as President Barack Obama signed off Monday on plans to steer the nation’s space program toward Mars, Senate staffers on Capitol Hill reported growing speculation that the White House was preparing to replace NASA administrator Charles Bolden. Bolden, a former astronaut, has the reputation of being a can-do leader known for sometimes ignoring bureaucratic constraints. However, top administration officials have eased him into the background as the midterm congressional elections approach.”
Keith’s note: The White House is very dissatisfied with Mr. Bolden’s performance of late. Departure and replacement choices are topics of frequent discussion in the White House and on Capitol Hill. This will all pick up once the mid-term elections, STS-133, and Thanksgiving holiday approach.