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Jacobs Pledges Science Focus Amid Texas Flooding Crisis

7/9/2025

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Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee for NOAA administrator, passionately testified before the Senate, pledging to prioritize science and safety. With over 100 lives lost to flooding in Texas, worries mount over the National Weather Service's ability to forecast accurately. Critics fear that continued staffing cuts could endanger public safety and hinder vital weather predictions.

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Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee for NOAA administrator, passionately testified before the Senate, pledging to prioritize science and safety. With over 100 lives lost to flooding in Texas, worries mount over the National Weather Service's ability to forecast accurately. Critics fear that continued staffing cuts could endanger public safety and hinder vital weather predictions.