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The NOAA has placed two veteran officials, Dillen and Volz, on leave amid ongoing controversies and upcoming Senate confirmation hearings for Neil Jacobs, a Trump-era NOAA leader involved in the 2019 Hurricane Dorian forecast scandal. The move has been praised by former NOAA administrators as a significant loss for the agency.
Neil Jacobs, nominated to lead NOAA, discussed his plans to prioritize science and safety amid agency challenges, including staff cuts and the legacy of the Sharpiegate incident, during a Senate confirmation hearing.
Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead NOAA, aims to restore the U.S. as a global leader in weather forecasting through new technology and industry partnerships, amid ongoing debates over staffing, funding cuts, and the agency's performance during recent disasters.