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Unread 17-11-2009, 23:15
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Re: Texas FIRST teams doubling in 2 years

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Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi View Post
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Were teams (and which ones) allowed to give some input into this initiative? For example, as you were saying there are better, and possibly more effective (VEX), ways to spend the money, it made me wonder if teams were inquired as to what exactly they thought of the legislation. My biggest concern as always- team sustainability via FRC.
I can't speak to this, except to say that 148 was not "consulted". (Heh, as though anyone needs to consult with us).

In fact we were not told anything about the content of the press conference except that there was a "robotics initiative" being announced by Governor Perry.

-John
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