Texas Democrat: ‘Conflicting reports’ on whether cuts impacted flood response
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Texas Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro said he has seen “conflicting reports” on whether the Trump administration’s cuts to the nation’s weather and climate research agencies have impacted the state’s flooding response after a flash flood killed at least 100 people.
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Fatal floods in Texas that left thousands scrambling for safety with little warning have sparked a fresh round of scrutiny of Trump administration cuts to the National Weather Service
WASHINGTON — Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives.
Texas Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro said he has seen “conflicting reports” on whether the Trump administration’s cuts to the nation’s weather and climate research agencies have impacted the state’s flooding response after a flash flood killed at least 100 people.
Forecasts and warnings largely worked during the recent flooding catastrophe in Texas. Those systems are expected to degrade as President Donald Trump’s cuts to the National Weather Service, satellites and other key services take hold
The Democratic National Committee on Monday blamed President Donald Trump's staffing cuts to the National Weather Service for the deadly Texas floods over the weekend—even after meteorologists and union officials said that forecasts were accurate and staffing levels were sufficient.
Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said Tuesday on CNN's "News Central" that Congress has a "responsibility" to look into whether the Trump administration's cuts to the National Weather Service affected the amount of deviation of the deadly central Texas floods. | Clips
