D. James Baker
D. James Baker is a former administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) who served during the Clinton administration. He has been a vocal critic of recent cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service, arguing that these reductions could endanger public safety by impairing the government's ability to issue accurate weather forecasts. Baker's extensive background in atmospheric science and policy positions him as a key figure in discussions about the future of weather forecasting in the United States.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,288 | $1,700,000 | 1,042$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 23,288 | $1,700,000 | 1,042$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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D. James Baker, who served as NOAA’s administrator during the Clinton administration, questioned whether private forecasting companies would provide the public with services that don’t generate profits.
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