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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kelly Rissman

NOAA officials who led ‘Sharpiegate’ investigation placed on leave after clashing with Trump hires

Two top officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who led the investigation into the so-called “Sharpiegate” scandal, were placed on leave amid clashes with the Trump administration, according to a report.

Steve Volz, assistant administrator in the agency’s Satellite and Information Service, and Jeff Dillen, deputy general counsel for the agency, were placed on leave this week, CNN first reported.

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