RSSMike Brown Formally Resigns From FEMA
After a tumultuous week, Michael Brown has resigned as the Director of FEMA. He has been castigated for failures in delivery for the people of New Orleans, even as others commend the rapid deployment in historical terms.
WASHINGTON Federal Emergency Management Agency director Mike Brown said Monday he has resigned “in the best interest of the agency and best interest of the president,” three days after losing his onsite command of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
“The focus has got to be on FEMA, what the people are trying to do down there,” Brown told The Associated Press.
His decision was not a surprise. Brown was abruptly recalled to Washington on Friday, a clear vote of no confidence from his superiors at the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. Brown had been roundly criticized for FEMA’s bearish response to the hurricane, which has caused political problem for Bush and fellow Republicans.
“I’m turning in my resignation today,” Brown said. “I think it’s in the best interest of the agency and the best interest of the president to do that and get the media focused on the good things that are going on, instead of me.”
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Beth Holloway Twitty Finally Says it, “Don’t Travel To Aruba.”
In an interview last night with Geraldo Rivera Beth Holloway Twitty finally made a comment that has never been made yet.
“…please, please just consider not traveling to Aruba or within the Dutch Kingdom and territory until Natalee is returned to her country, because they can absolutely make this happen, Geraldo.”
I would please like for them to consider not to travel to Aruba until she is returned, and the Dutch Kingdom territories, Geraldo. You know if we did not feel that they knew exactly where she was we would not be seeking this, but we have been such slapped in the face by the present government that is in place that its just hard for us not to begin to make this request now.
During the interview as well Beth Holloway Twitty she also went on to say that she felt that the Aruban government took complete advantage of the catastrophic situation in the US with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Pretty much implying that they knew the American media would knowingly and rightfully have to cover the events of the hurricane.
Well it’s pretty tough hanging in there with all that has happened, and you are exactly right, Geraldo. It was a PR dream for the Dutch government to take advantage of such a catastrophic event in the United States in order to release these suspects.
It doesn’t quite seem that Beth Holloway Twitty was willing to use the “B” word; however, it was certainly a shot across the bow. Although Geraldo was certainly quick to say boycott. One wonders what a grieving mother is pushed into doing when she states she has known particular information for quite some time and then sees all three suspects let out of prison.
” … Jug and Dave, Natalee’s father and I have had knowledge of since early in July, so we have Joran’s statements. We have had them translated for us, and we have at least five. You know, Geraldo, what has been so difficult for us is that we have had this knowledge that Joran has admitted to having sex with Natalee AT HIS HOME
as she is coming in and out of consciousness. You know we have protected the integrity of the investigation because we felt that was the professional way to handle this but you know when we have been slapped in the face by the Dutch government and . . .”
The full interview can be seen here.
Update:
Ian over at the Political Teen has video of the interview.
HyScience also has a good recap.
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Hearings begin at Noon for the John Roberts Nomination
The hearings for John Roberts nomination to the position of Supreme Court Chief Justice are starting today at Noon. The committee is comprised of 10 Repulicans and 8 Democrats.
It is expected that the questioning will focus on abortion rights, voting rights and questions of balancing environmental protections against jobs and property development by the Democratic members of the committee, as these are hot button issues for the constituency.
The Democratic members of the committee include the more liberal members of the Democratic caucus including the likes of Charles Shumer, Ted Kennedy, and Patrick Leahy. This will be there chance to show the liberal interest groups that they have there best interests at heart for a nominee who is expected to pass the full senate’s vote quite easily.
If you are interested in watching the hearings on your computer, C-SPAN will have them available live.
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Freshman,Taylor Marie Behl at VCU missing
From The Richmond Times-Dispatch from September 9, 2005:
A Virginia Commonwealth University freshman has been reported missing, university officials said yesterday. VCU police said Taylor Marie Behl, 17, of
Vienna in Fairfax County, was last seen leaving her dorm room around 10 p.m. Monday. Also missing is Behl’s car, a white 1997 Ford Escort with Virginia tags JPC-2848. Behl is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 135 pounds and has brown hair. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black, hooded sweatshirt. Police said they do not suspect foul play. They ask anyone with information on Behl’s whereabouts to contact them at (804) 828-1196.
NBC12: Missing VCU student
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Police Search For Missing Oxford Juvenile, Nicholas Andrew Joseph Martin
According to WHIOTV:
OXFORD, Ohio — Police in Oxford are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy. Authorities said Nicholas Andrew Joseph Martin was last seen on South College Avenue around 3 p.m. on the afternoon of August 29, 2005.
Authorities said Martin was walking south with a white male. They said he has connections in Ohio and Florida.
Police said he likes to wear numerous bracelets and earrings in both ears.
Martin is described at being 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds. They said he has blond-brown hair, blue eyes, sideburns and cuts on his left forearm.
If you have seen Martin, please contact Oxford police at 513-524-5240.
