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Funding Cuts Threaten NOAA Amid Storm Aftermath

3/18/2025

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is under fire for slashing funding to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just as the nation grapples with the aftermath of devastating storms that claimed 39 lives. Critics warn that these cuts jeopardize the National Weather Service's vital role in delivering timely weather updates, leaving the future of accurate forecasting in jeopardy.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is under fire for slashing funding to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just as the nation grapples with the aftermath of devastating storms that claimed 39 lives. Critics warn that these cuts jeopardize the National Weather Service's vital role in delivering timely weather updates, leaving the future of accurate forecasting in jeopardy.