On the recordMay 22, 2013
Can I get a commitment from you that you will reexamine the decision of the hiring freeze and how they are handling furloughs in the Weather Service?
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congress.govCan I get a commitment from you that you will reexamine the decision of the hiring freeze and how they are handling furloughs in the Weather Service?
Senator Begich requests a review of staffing issues in the Weather Service due to budget cuts.
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