Maria Cantwell actually said...

It is vitally important that the scientists and economists in the Department of the Interior and Department of Energy remain independent.

Stresses the need for independence of scientists from partisan influence.

12/04/2017

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I wonder if you could give me the number of what a full 100 percent requirement funding would be for NOAA.

I think this funding level creates very serious challenges for the program.

we think a more coordinated effort at the national level would be helpful

So the White House has a coordinated effort, and Dr. Holdren is the lead on that.