And that means taking a close look at what went wrong, if anything, at the agency level. So yesterday I asked for an investigation into what role, if any, the administration staff cuts to local National Weather Service stations played in preparedness and response to the Texas tragedy. We also must look forward as communities rebuild, as families mourn. We must ensure the federal government has all the resources in place to aid those in need. (00:21–00:34)
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Asserts that Chuck Schumer requested an investigation into the impact of staff cuts at National Weather Service stations.
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