Let's get this party started!

Hooray! The AP is reporting that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (which runs the National Weather Service) is throwing itself a $4 million party to celebrate its 200th anniversary. Looks like the Gulf Coast might not be invited, however, since the NOAA is also cutting $700,000 for hurricane research at the same time. I wonder if that's why the director and deputy director of the National Weather Service are resigning? I guess they'll be missing the party.