NOAA nominee discusses extreme weather amidst agency cutbacks
Summary
A nominee for a key position at NOAA spoke to senators about extreme weather, like the recent floods in Texas, during a hearing. NOAA is dealing with budget cuts and losing staff.Key Facts
- A nominee for a top job at NOAA talked with senators.
- The discussion included recent extreme weather, such as Texas floods.
- The hearing happened before a confirmation vote for the nominee.
- NOAA is facing a significant budget reduction.
- The agency is losing employees due to these budget cuts.
