Hearing on FEMA's "Toxic Trailers": Waxman's Opening
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The Oversight Committee holds a hearing, "FEMA's Response to Reports of Toxic Trailers." The Committee will hold a hearing investigating formaldehyde levels in FEMA trailers provided for victims of the Gulf Coast hurricanes and FEMA's response to these reports. The Committee will hear from current residents occupying FEMA trailers, experts who are familiar with the health impact of formaldehyde, and from FEMA Administrator Paulison. Formaldehyde is a chemical used in paint and adhesives, and is classified as a "known carcinogen" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Reports of high formaldehyde levels found in FEMA issued trailers and FEMA's response raise serious public health concerns. Chairman Henry Waxman gives opening remarks.
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Maybe that's why the Bush Family's Carlyle Group is using some of it's Iraq war profits to buy nursing home company Manor Care for $6.3 Billion.
Nagin and William Jefferson, an incompetent and a crook? They deserve exactly what they asked for.