Deep Something

You're Still Paying Mike Brown's FEMA Salary

September 27, 2005 B. John 428 Views president, FEMA, Bush, Politics, Corruption, W, brownie, Mike Brown, political payoff

Mike Brown may have resigned earlier this month as FEMA director amid intense public criticism, but taxpayers are still paying his salary. Brown remains on the FEMA payroll as a consultant so that the agency can receive a “proper download of his experience.”

Politics

Do As I Say, Not As I Do

September 27, 2005 B. John 420 Views president, Bush, idiot, conservation, conserve, gas crisis, save, Travel, U.S., W

Bush’s comments yesterday — encouraging the country to skip non-essential trips — raised questions about his own recent travel habits. Today, Bush embarks on his seventh trip to the Gulf Coast this month.