OK, it's one anecdotal example, but hey if this is true then it's Right On Schedule, and As Expected
I'm listening to WWL-AM in New Orleans. They have thus far received several calls from local contractors who say that FEMA is not allowing them to help with the recovery effort, that only out-of-state contractors are on the ground. One guy reports that the only way he can get hired as a subcontractor is to give a kickback to the contractor hired by FEMA.
In other words, as predicted, the recovery effort appears to be being conducted to benefit Bush campaign contributors, rather than the people of the area. But then, why should we be surprised? Everything about the Bush Administration has been calculated to enrich Bush cronies at the expense of the American people...
Hurricane Katrina, the solution to a Rove(ing) problem: Government Contractors not making enough off of Iraq and their Tax Breaks.
Not to mention it took plamegate and the downing street memo off the national radar, not that the MSM gave them much air anyway. unless Dems grap a hand-full of rep and senate races in 2006 expect the decline of the republic to continue.
Tut, tut. If true, it sounds as if FEMA is breaking the law. I'm shocked, shocked I tell you!
According to Title III of the Stafford Act (ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT):
USE OF LOCAL FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS
Sec. 307. In the expenditure of Federal funds for debris clearance, distribution of supplies, reconstruction, and other major disaster or emergency assistance activities which may be carried out by contract or agreement with private organizations, firms, or individuals, preference shall be given, to the extent feasible and practicable, to those organizations, firms, and individuals residing or doing business primarily in the area affected by such disaster or emergency. This section shall not be considered to restrict the use of Department of Defense resources in the provision of major disaster assistance under this Act.
