Congressman Mark Alford (R-MO) engages with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to scrutinize the current state and future direction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its National Weather Service (NWS). Amid recent staffing challenges and operational concerns, this exchange delves into the measures being taken to ensure the resilience and effectiveness of America’s weather forecasting and emergency response systems.
Congressman Alford seeks clarity on how NOAA and the NWS are addressing these critical issues to maintain public safety and preparedness in the face of evolving environmental threats.
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