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Trump Administration Threatens NOAA Jobs, Endangers Public Safety

3/6/2025

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The Trump administration's potential move to terminate leases for NOAA facilities, including a vital weather forecasting center in Maryland, has sparked alarm. With over 800 employees recently laid off, the future of essential services like weather forecasting and hurricane research hangs in the balance, jeopardizing public safety and environmental stewardship.

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The Trump administration's potential move to terminate leases for NOAA facilities, including a vital weather forecasting center in Maryland, has sparked alarm. With over 800 employees recently laid off, the future of essential services like weather forecasting and hurricane research hangs in the balance, jeopardizing public safety and environmental stewardship.