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National Defense
September 2007
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FEMA Chief Promises New, Improved Disaster Response Two years ago this month, Hurricane Katrina made landfall, destroying both the Gulf Coast and the reputation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency when it failed to carry out its mission of coordinating disaster relief.   |
National Defense
April 2009
Rusling et al. |
Senators Oppose FEMA Divorce From Homeland Security Dept. A Congressional report took a historical look at FEMA -- the good times and bad -- and concluded that the agency didn't necessarily perform well when it stood alone. |
National Defense
January 2010
Stew Magnuson |
House, Senate Spar Over FEMA's Status Within Homeland Security Critics of the of the U.S. government's response to Katrina and Rita propose that the Federal Emergency Management Agency return to its status as an independent organization. |
Geotimes
January 2006
Linda Rowan |
The Rise and Fall of FEMA With the threat of terrorism still high, more hurricanes expected in the near future, unpredictable earthquakes, and significant population growth in high-risk regions, federal disaster preparedness and response have never been more important. |
Popular Mechanics
August 25, 2008 |
Obama, McCain Scout High-Tech Homeland Revamp Here is a breakdown of each candidate's positions on homeland security. |
BusinessWeek
May 26, 2011
Bliss & Niquette |
FEMA Gets Its Groove Back FEMA has rebuilt its credibility under W. Craig Fugate and responded to this spring's tornadoes by arriving before states request aid. |
National Defense
July 2008
Breanne Wagner |
FEMA on a Mission to Regain Credibility Scarred from its poor performance during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, agency leadership openly said it would take a major disaster to prove itself. It got that chance when wildfires swept through Southern California. |
