We will critically examine the legal structures and authorities that define who is in charge of assets that must be brought to bear in such a catastrophic event. In its first major test since 9/11, however, this structure failed to meet our expectations.
Senator Susan Collins addresses the failures in the response to Hurricane Katrina during a Senate committee meeting.
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