NASA's budget is infinitesimal compared to the total Federal budget; however, the US government continues to cut NASA's budget due to economic down-turn.
Without an adequate budget, NASA cannot continue development on a manned mission to the moon or mars.
For the future of United States citizens and every human on Earth, it is crucial that space exploration be given a priority.
Allow private citizens and corporations to donate money directly to NASA. Current you can send gifts to the United States government, but it goes to a General Fund and can be used for anything the government wants. Allow citizens and corporations to send monetary gifts to the US government that are specifically designated for NASA.