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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.
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