"We are deeply disappointed that the President has decided not to seize the opportunity to meet with Members of Congress to discuss how best to ensure that NASA will have the resources needed to carry out a balanced and robust program of science, aeronautics, and human space flight and exploration initiatives."Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. (Gloucester, Mass.) has announced that it is changing its corporate structure and moving to Switzerland. The company said it will provide operational and financial services for its international locations from Switzerland and is making the change to be closer to its customers and pay less tax.WASHINGTON -- NASA has authorized a contract with a maximum value of $16.7 million with Alcoa North American Rolled Products of Bettendorf, Iowa, to supply aluminum lithium plates and metal ingots for early development of the Ares I crew launch vehicles upper stage.