06/23/2011
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"Each year, lives are lost and billions are spent recovering from the destruction caused by tornadoes, hurricanes and other windstorms."
"Efforts to reduce the loss of life and property from windstorms is of extreme importance to my family, friends, and neighbors."
"Congress saw the need for rapid improvement in U.S. weather forecasts."
"The Weather Act, the most significant weather legislation passed by Congress in more than 25 years, provided authorities and direction for NOAA in its weather research and forecasting efforts."