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2006-016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jordan St. John 2/7/06 |
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Retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator, outlined highlights of President Bush’s proposed 2007 budget for the Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Lautenbacher said NOAA’s request totals $3.68 billion, including program increases of $345 million. “This proposed budget is a clear indication of the Bush Administration’s commitment to protect lives and livelihoods through the missions of NOAA,” said Lautenbacher. “This budget request will provide improvements to fisheries management, increases for tsunami and hurricane warnings, marine transportation safety, and to ensure environmental satellite continuity.” Budget priorities for this year and key program increases include:
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