Katrina Coverage

President Bush's brother Jeb was involved in helping Carnival Cruise Lines get their massive contract to provide ship-side housing for evacuees. Most of that housing went unused but was still paid for by FEMA.
Rep. Henry Waxman has written a letter to Jeb:
I am writing to request information about your role in the award of a […]

Rep. Henry Waxman has asked Michael Chertoff to explain, according to democrats.reform.house.gov/story.asp?ID=956. That Supplement is part of the National Response Plan. PDFs of the letter at that page.

We in California are usually sorry for inflicting Rep. Henry Waxman on the rest of the country, but sometimes he does something OK. Like, trying to find out whether FEMA is overpaying Carnival Cruise Lines for use of three of their ships.
Lawmaker Wants Review of Cruise Ship Deal
In a letter, Rep. Henry Waxman of California […]