Trump picks former chief entangled in ‘Sharpiegate’ to lead NOAA
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, turning to the man who was his acting NOAA chief in 2019 when Trump altered an expected hurricane impact map in what became known as the “Sharpiegate” scandal.
Trump nominates Neil Jacobs to lead NOAA again
Although Jacobs served in the role from 2018 until the end of the president's first term, he was never confirmed by the full Senate.
Trump picks scientist involved in ‘Sharpiegate’ scandal to lead NOAA
President Donald Trump has named Neil Jacobs, a veteran of his first administration, to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Trump picks Neil Jacobs, known for "Sharpie-gate" incident, to head NOAA
Jacobs is an atmospheric scientist who previously served as acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during the first Trump administration.
Scoop: Trump nominates Neil Jacobs to head NOAA
The White House is nominating meteorologist Neil Jacobs to lead NOAA after he led the agency on an acting basis during President Trump's first term. Why it matters: The Commerce Department agency is one of the globe's top climate science agencies,
Trump nominates 'Sharpiegate' scientist to lead NOAA
President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs, an atmospheric scientist, to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Trump taps Neil Jacobs to lead NOAA again, known for "Sharpiegate"
President Donald Trump is set to have atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs lead the NOAA for a second stint after working with him from 2019 to 2021. In 2019, he served as its acting administrator until Trump left office at the end of his term in January 2021.
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National Weather Service Louisville confirms EF-1 caused damage in Hart County
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