Commerce Nominee Lutnick Pledges to Keep NOAA Intact
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary said he would not attempt to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) during his confirmation hearing last week.
The Hill reported that Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) asked Lutnick if he wanted to break up NOAA, which falls under the Commerce Department.
“I have no interest in separating it. That is not on my agenda,” Lutnick said.
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) asked Lutnick a similar question. Lutnick answered “no” when asked about NOAA’s future in relation to the...
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