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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Ted Cruz rejects claims that weather service cuts led to loss of life in Texas floods

  • Senator Ted Cruz has rejected claims that reductions to the National Weather Service contributed to the 89 deaths from the Texas floods.
  • Speaking on Monday, Cruz described as "cynical" any immediate attempts to blame cuts made to the weather service during the Trump administration.
  • He suggested that while a review of what "could have been done better" might be appropriate later, it is not the right approach during a crisis.
  • Experts had previously cautioned that the decision to dismiss about 600 staff from the agency could negatively affect its ability to provide accurate forecasts.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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