Katrina Coverage

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Donald Powell - a "longtime friend and political supporter of President Bush" - has been appointed to lead the Gulf Coast rebuilding effort, aka the Rebuilding Czar:
According to the Department of Homeland Security, as coordinator, Powell will serve as the administration's primary contact with Congress, state and local governments, the private sector and community leaders on mid- and long-term recovery plans. He reportedly will report to President Bush through Chertoff.
Powell also will help direct the spending of federal aid money...