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Full list of Republicans who voted to slash weather forecasting funding
Republican votes to cut funding for weather forecasting have drawn criticism in the wake of deadly flooding in Texas.
After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response
Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can ...
Schumer Wants Probe of National Weather Service Response in Texas
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer asked the Department of Commerce's acting inspector general Monday to probe whether ...
Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts
Trump’s pick to lead the NOAA, Neil Jacobs, was chief atmospheric scientist for Panasonic Weather Solutions and has been a ...
Senate considers Neil Jacobs, 'Sharpiegate' scientist, as NOAA administrator
Neil Jacobs has vowed to place science, human safety and technological innovation at the forefront of operations if confirmed ...
NOAA administrator nominee testifies before Senate
The president’s pick to lead the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration testified before Congress Wednesday.
Schumer demands investigation of Trump Weather Service vacancies in wake of Texas flooding
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is demanding that the Commerce Department’s inspector general investigate ...