Funny you should mention that...Bill Clinton tried to shut down the NWS Storm Prediction Center, based in Norman, OK, in an effort to “save money.” The SPC issues tornado watches for the nation and the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) conducts research into severe weather. Both organizations were saved from closing by a Congressman named J.C. Watts.
Find some online documentation on that, we’ll need it.
Prayers up.