National Weather Service Operations

The Senate Commerce and Science Subcommittee heard testimony from government weather officials and meteorologists concerning how the Nationa… read more

The Senate Commerce and Science Subcommittee heard testimony from government weather officials and meteorologists concerning how the National Weather Service was adjusting its structure and services to meet reduced funding levels. They explained how these cuts would affect the service’s ability to forecast dangerous weather conditions. This was part of the subcommittee hearings on reauthorization legislation for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. close

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  • James Baker Administrator National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • Joe Friday Director National Weather Service
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National Weather Service Operations

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Program ID:
81259-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 15, 1997 | 10:11pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Aug 20, 1997 | 2:16am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 15, 1997 | 10:11pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 16, 1997 | 1:35am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 17, 1997 | 4:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 19, 1997 | 2:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 20, 1997 | 2:16am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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