"JohnH" wrote in message ...
Notice the company this "donor" represents:

http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/ind_detail/MYERS|JOEL+N+DR|STATE+COLLEGE|PA|16801|ACCU+WEATHE R/

Talk about a blatant bribe. Weather info you've paid for sold off for a measly $4050.



I hope you folks do more than moan and groan here. The following is what I received back from my Senator:

Thank you . . .

. . for contacting me regarding your opposition to legislation that
would change the duties of the National Weather Service. I share
your views.

Many people, including Michigan's farmers, fishing industry, and
recreational boaters depend on access to information about last-
minute changes in the weather. It is vital that all Americans
continue to have access to free weather data.

As you may know, the National Weather Service Duties Act of
2005 was introduced by Senator Santorum of Pennsylvania on
April 14, 2005. This bill would prohibit the National Weather
Service (NWS) from providing a product or service that the private
sector could offer. This bill is before the Commerce Committee.
Although I do not serve on the Commerce Committee, I will voice
my strong opposition to this bill if it comes to the full Senate for a
vote.

Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to do
so again if I can be of assistance to you and your family in the
future.


Sincerely,
Debbie Stabenow
United States Senator