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Neil Jacobs stressed a desire to see the more than 120 Weather Service forecast offices across the country be fully staffed.
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called staffing NOAA weather offices a "top priority" — but also supported propose budget cuts at the agency.
President Donald Trump nominated Neil Jacobs Jr. to lead the NOAA. His Senate confirmation hearing focused on the deaths of more than 100 people in storms across the country.
President Donald Trump's NOAA appointee answered questions on budget and staffing cuts during his confirmation hearing.