National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Fema Chief Is Reassigned

Feb. 27, 2009

FEMA is reassigning the chief of staff of its New Orleans hurricane recovery office, Doug Whitmer, while accusations of misconduct are investigated.

Ouster of La. FEMA chief sought

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., has demanded the resignation of an emergency official over unsettling conditions and hurricane relief, officials say.

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National Briefing | South: Louisiana: Fema Chief Is Reassigned

Ouster of La. FEMA chief sought