Trump has decided to reduce the cost on the environment – Washington Post
The white house may 17% to cut funding for agencies that study the problem of climate change. Will be reduced and the budget of the Ministry of Commerce.
This writes the Washington Post, citing a memo prepared by the White house.
We are talking about the National oceanic and atmospheric administration, which, in turn, finances, including management of coastal zones and study of river mouths. The national oceanic and atmospheric administration could lose 6 million (or 26%) of their revenue, and the satellite research Department — 3 million (22%) of their current rates.
NOAA is part of Commerce Department, whose budget will also be reduced overall by 18%. Also office of management and budget under the presidential administration asked the Commerce Department to estimate how much it will cost dismissal of employees of agencies while increasing 1.8% of the salaries of the remaining employees.
The representative of the Ministry of Commerce declined to comment.
A source from the White house, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that this project is only being discussed. He warned of the specific numbers.
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