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FEMA says it can't show return on $29 billion in spending

By: Mark Tapscott
Editorial Page Editor
10/27/09 4:38 PM EDT

Federal Emergency Management Agency deputy administrator Timothy Manning told a congressional panel today that his organization had spent $5 million during the last 18 months reviewing how it spent $29 billion since 2002, but still doesn't know what it got for the money.

Testifying before the House Homeland Security Emergency Communications subcommittee, Manning said he is confident the $29 billion was well-spent but "existing data tells us very little about the return on investment."

In response, subcommittee chairman Rep. Henry Ceullar, D-TX said: "Free advice: For $5 million, I think we can do better," according to Congress Daily's Terry Kivlan.

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Oct 27, 2009

The people in Washington are thieves, tax cheats and criminals, what else do you expect? Read http://livingfortruth.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/questions-need-to-be-answered-in-health-care-debate/

RAJ

Oct 27, 2009

There was horrendous outrage about the Bush's administration FEMA expenditures. It looks like the Obama administration is no better.

snipelee

Oct 28, 2009

FEMA has always been a dumping ground for failed Democrat operatives. DUH - Katrina!

balmorhon

Oct 28, 2009

and you want this government to run your health care??????!!!!!!

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Oct 28, 2009

"I promise to steal everything I can lay my hand on if you will just elect me to serve in th Inited States congress". At least I am being truthful and thats more than I can say for those now serving.

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Oct 28, 2009

The most transparent and ethical government ever!

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Oct 28, 2009

fixing up camps?

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Oct 28, 2009

it's gone to build FEMA camps that don't exist.

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FEMA says it can't show return on $29 billion in spending

By: Mark Tapscott
Editorial Page Editor
10/27/09 4:38 PM EDT