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DSandra

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11. I guess I should have said "the federal government" instead

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 04:54 PM

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I know NWS got their budget cut, but its the Federal Govt that is ultimately responsible.

I'm sure they will make up some argument that "Government is not responsible for people being hurt or killed by tornadoes" which then goes to the argument: "What are we paying tax money for?"

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'We are missing data': NWS weather balloon changes scrutinized as tornados hit Midwest [View all] BumRushDaShow Thursday OP

Trump and his cuts...money went for his war instead... wcmagumba Thursday #1

Money eventually went into his pockets and those of his family and donors. PSPS Thursday #3

I look forward to Trump getting caught in a tornado wnylib Thursday #8

repukes don't believe in climate change Skittles Thursday #2

NWS should be sued DSandra Thursday #4

I think it was that their funding for the weather balloons was cut by Trump and his administration. wcmagumba Thursday #5

Its not their fault so no way. The money cuts this year and last are so bad many offices arent even staffed after 5pm Cheezoholic Thursday #6

It's not the meterologists or other scientists there BumRushDaShow Thursday #7

Exactly right..leaving meteorologists blind without data. HighFired49 Friday #9

SPC - Norman, OK FTW BumRushDaShow Friday #10

I guess I should have said "the federal government" instead DSandra Friday #11

Remember that there was a "Meteorologist in Chief" BumRushDaShow Friday #12

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