In particular, farmers in Wisconsin depend upon the agency's data to decide when to plant. And our shipping and fishing industries rely on it to plan safe routes and travel schedules. NOAA data is vital for the safety and economic security across the Midwest and the Great Lakes region. So if confir, will you commit to reversing the gutting of NOAA's weather resources by restoring satellite services and staffing in particular? If confirmed, definitely. (01:14–01:22)
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Asserts the critical role of NOAA data in regional safety and economic security.
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