These prairie dogs are not like Occupy Wall Street individuals. They are not hanging out in public parks.

It simply is beyond reason, why they wouldn't do that.

The United States needs a world-class weather predicting system that effectively safeguards American lives and property.

The Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2013 prioritizes forward-looking weather research, improves procurement of observing systems data from space and land.

Let me be clear what the goal of this bill is. It makes the protection of lives and property through improved forecasting the top priority for NOAA.

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the vast majority of Americans want to see this be successful, including the vast majority of Republicans, including all of the members of this Committee.

Our prayers are with the people of Oklahoma. This tragedy highlights the importance of real time forecasting to protect lives and property.

We have seen the devastating effects that severe weather can have on this country, and this bill would establish a priority mission for all of NOAA to improve forecasts and warnings to protect lives and property.