If they killed off the free NOAA service, many people and businesses depending on this kind of service would need a new, commercial and probably expensive service. Profit!
Yeah, the article specified they didn't want to shut down NOAA but split it up and commercialize it. We know they want that because for profit companies will put profits over all else.
Oh you want to be updated on where that hurricane is? Why don't you sign up for our premium service and we will notify you when there are tornadoes in your area.