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Unsubstantiated ‘chemtrail’ conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehouses
Some lawmakers laughed with disbelief and others listened intently, as Coates described situations that are often noted in ...
Legislation introduced to protect NWS operations, forecasting
New bipartisan legislation is being introduced to protect 24/7 forecasting with the National Weather Service (NWS).
Peters bill would exempt weather forecasting offices from federal hiring freeze
After conflicting reports, the National Weather Service refused to say Monday whether its Marquette office has enough staff ...
Michigan Sen. Peters' bill would exempt weather forecasting offices from federal hiring freeze
WASHINGTON — Michigan U.S. Sen. Gary Peters has introduced a bipartisan bill in Congress that aims to exempt certain National Weather Service positions from a federal hiring freeze, saying the ...
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Moran announces bill to exempt National Weather Service forecasters from federal hiring freezes
US Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas is among several lawmakers in Congress seeking to exempt certain National Weather Service ...
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Nebraska congressman’s bill would prioritize filling Weather Service vacancies after DOGE cuts
The proposal comes after a National Weather Service office in the Omaha area announced pausing weather balloon deployments in ...
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FORECAST Act aims to protect critical NWS jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Gary Peters has introduced legislation that would prevent some staffing cuts at the National ...