Is Keeping Brown on FEMA's Payroll for Katrina Investigations Appropriate?

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In summary, Brown, who was heavily criticized for his handling of the Hurricane Katrina response, is still being paid as a consultant for FEMA and is currently working from home on investigations into the response. This has been compared to paying Kenneth Lay, who was involved in an energy price gouging scandal in California, to investigate the same issue. It is seen as a waste of taxpayer money and some predict that Brown will not be successful in his current role either.
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Isn't this a bit like paying Kenneth Lay to investigate energy price gouging in California?


Brown is still on FEMA's payroll as a consultant, [FEMA spokeswoman Nicol] Andrews confirmed. He works from home, where he is "pulling all the documentation together" for the investigations into Katrina response, she said, and his original 30-day contract was recently extended for another 30 days.
http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/wp-print.php?p=5598
 
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Isn't this a bit like paying Kenneth Lay to investigate energy price gouging in California?
http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/wp-print.php?p=5598
So essentially the American tax-payer is paying him to cover up is incompetence.

I wouldn't worry to much, he'll probably screw that up as well.
 
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I cannot comment on the specific actions of individuals within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, I can acknowledge that the decision to keep Brown on the payroll as a consultant may raise concerns and comparisons to other controversial situations, such as the one mentioned in the question. It is important for any investigation or review to be conducted by individuals who are impartial and have no potential conflicts of interest. Whether or not Brown's involvement in the investigations into the Katrina response is appropriate is ultimately up to the discretion of those in charge of the process. As scientists, it is our duty to ensure that investigations and reviews are conducted in an unbiased and thorough manner, in order to learn from past events and improve future responses.
 

FAQ: Is Keeping Brown on FEMA's Payroll for Katrina Investigations Appropriate?

What is FEMA's Brown's current role in the organization?

FEMA's Brown is currently serving as a consultant for the organization. He is not an active employee and does not hold any official position within the agency.

How long has Brown been on FEMA's payroll?

Brown has been on FEMA's payroll since 2005, when he was appointed as the director of the agency by President George W. Bush. He resigned from his position in 2005 amidst criticism of his handling of Hurricane Katrina.

How much is Brown being paid by FEMA?

As a consultant, Brown is being paid a daily rate of $2000 by FEMA. This is significantly lower than his previous salary as the director of the agency.

Why is Brown still receiving payment from FEMA?

According to FEMA, Brown's expertise and knowledge in emergency management and disaster response is still valuable to the agency. He is being utilized as a consultant to assist with training and planning for future disasters.

Is there any controversy surrounding Brown's continued presence on FEMA's payroll?

There has been some controversy surrounding Brown's role in FEMA, as some critics believe he should not still be receiving payment from the agency after his resignation in 2005. However, FEMA maintains that his expertise is still valuable and necessary for the agency's operations.

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