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U.S. House Democrats say NOAA cuts will harm weather forecasting, fisheries, Navy operations

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Democrats on the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and a panel of experts on Wednesday blasted the Trump administration’s reduction to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s budget and workforce, citing consequences for everyday weather data, national security and affected industries. Virtually every American interacts with NOAA’s weather data, which supplies forecasting services across the country.

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Alaska Beacon

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Internal memo outlines stark impacts of federal downsizing on Alaska regional fishery agency

Understaffed federal offices supporting fishing regulators have been cut even further as NOAA Fisheries works “to keep the lights on.”

13 hours ago·Anchorage, United States

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Queen City News

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Rep. Tim Moore looking to finish the job on closing gap in Charlotte-area weather radar

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A local Congressman is launching a new attempt to close a gap in the area’s weather Radar. U.S. Rep. Tim Moore told Queen City News he filed legislation that would invest in new technology, ensuring coverage nationwide. “This authorizes the National Weather Service to go through and deploy the latest, greatest radar systems, which have been significantly improved over the last few years,” said Moore, a Republ…

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New Haven Register

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CT congressional leaders demand answers for 800 NOAA firings

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has helped to support 61,835 state jobs, lawmakers say.

19 hours ago·New Haven, United States

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WAVE

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National Weather Service likely won’t confirm tornadoes for days due to staffing cuts

Due to recent staffing cuts at the National Weather Service’s Louisville office, officials are saying storm crews likely won’t be able to survey damage and confirm tornadoes for several days.

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13 News Now

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DOGE cancelling 12 federal leases in Virginia, including NOAA location in Hampton

DOGE, headed by Elon Musk, claims the federal government will save $6,911 and $493,000 by closing the NOAA and Fish and Wildlife Service leases in Hampton Roads.

24 hours ago·Norfolk, United States

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U.S. House Dems say NOAA cuts will harm weather forecasting, fisheries, Navy operations • Oklahoma Voice

A NOAA NO-XP radar antenna prior to operations in VORTEX 2 in Norman, Oklahoma, on Oct. 5, 2010. (Photo credit NOAA)Democrats on the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and a panel of experts on Wednesday blasted the Trump administration’s reduction to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s budget and workforce, citing consequences for everyday weather data, national security and affected industries. Virtually every American i…

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