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Politics and specific policies

…ring true in a world where people look to the government to provide Medicare, a national defense, FEMA relief, and public education. This being the case, we would do well…

But I’m Sure He’s Eaten Sushi Before

…without saying. All that made me a bit scared to check who was put in charge of FEMA. I don’t know anything about the guy, but at least on paper…

Results of the Pick your Pork Wonkathon

…Security Administration: purchase and installation of explosive detection systems” $150 million “Coast Guard: Alteration or removal of obstructive bridges” $200 million “FEMA: Emergency Food and Shelter” So we have $600…

Ignorant Decision Makers

…board of the Federal Reserve or head of the EPA or FEMA. What makes these positions so special that they are reserved for someone who at least appears to have…

Responsible Budgeting v. Big Government Conservatives

…who can’t get through a day on their new jobs without spectacular blunders isn’t a lack of unorthodox management, it’s plain old really bad management! Farm bill, steel bill, FEMA,…

President Bush Hearts Jimmy Carter

…the politics out. Wasn’t his first action step to blame local officials for the failures of FEMA? Now, you will have to excuse me as I go clean the eggs…