<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Senator Durbin criticized Texas for its effort to relocate space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Texas, describing it as a 'heist.'</li><li>Texas senators Cornyn and Cruz introduced a bill to move Discovery to Space Center Houston, which was signed into law by President Trump.</li><li>Durbin raised concerns about the cost and legality of the relocation, citing estimates of $305 million required for the move and construction of a facility in Houston.</li><li>Durbin introduced an amendment to halt the funding for the shuttle relocation but withdrew it after raising his objections during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.</li></ul>

“It’s a heist”: Senator calls out Texas for trying to steal shuttle from Smithsonian

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