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11/16: Kenyon stops collecting bodies; history of their involvement

December 30th, 2005
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As of mid-November, the number of recoveries had dwindled to a one or two a week, and Kenyon International Emergency Services' contract to do collections ended around that time.
The backstory is in this story from 11/16:
Kenyon… first arrived in the storm-ravaged region Sept. 7 as a short-term contractor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Six […]

Charlie Melancon and Michael Brown's emails

November 3rd, 2005
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Reps. Charles Melancon and Tom Davis recently released a series of emails from former FEMA head Michael Brown. The headline-oriented bits were already discussed in Brownie, you’re a “fashion god”.
And, they've also complained about the DHS delaying releasing the other requested items: "House Panel complains administration dragging feet on document request".
The two themes are combined […]