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"There is absolutely no reason why the American people should be forced to foot the bill for Sesame Street in Iraq," Senator Joni Ernst told Newsweek.
My fear is that we’re going to look back 25 years from now and say, ‘This is when the progress stopped,’” one weather expert said.
The Senate appropriations committee initially voted in favor of a bill rejecting Trump's NASA budget cuts, but discussions are still ongoing.
Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.
Neil Jacobs stressed a desire to see the more than 120 Weather Service forecast offices across the country be fully staffed.
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Acclaimed author Michael Lewis wrote a book about the first Trump administration entitled The Fifth Risk, outlining the consequences when people who don’t understand how the government of a vast, complex and multifaceted nation works are put in charge of said government.
Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo condemned the politicization of the Texas floods by Sen. Chris Murphy on Tuesday, arguing that such partisan rhetoric during tragedies is "killing us."
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Trump’s Commerce Secretary Will Get Rich Off These Budget CutsAt least one person in the Trump administration stands to make a fortune at the National Weather Service’s deathbed. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
NEW YORK − PBS sued Donald Trump on Friday over the president's order to cut its federal funding, calling it an unprecedented attack that would "upend public television."
In total, Cortez estimates that Hidalgo County has, or will, lose a total of $15 million in federal funding and about 50 grant-funded employees. Cortez said county leaders are exploring ways to make up the shortfall. But it’ll be a difficult task.
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