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On the recordSeptember 8, 2005
The bottom line is that his removal from the scene is a good thing. But given the allegations that he padded his resume in a serious way, I don't think he should stay as head of FEMA.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Statement on the necessity of Michael Brown's removal from FEMA.

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