"NOAA: Lawmakers Likely To Fight Proposed Budget Cuts"

"For years, the Obama administration proposed cuts to a Pacific salmon recovery program — and for years, Congress ignored the request and fully funded the program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

That tug of war represents a common disconnect between the executive branch and Congress on spending, even under unified party rule. With reports that the Trump administration wants to cut 17 percent from NOAA's budget, the question now is: How far is Congress willing to go?

According to The Washington Post, the Commerce Department is tasked with finding $990 million in cuts to its budget. Among the targeted programs are congressional favorites; for example, the National Weather Service, slated for a 5 percent proposed cut, is often given a budget larger than the president's request."

Emily Yehle reports for Greenwire March 6, 2017.