US Edition‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
- David Richardson was named acting head of FEMA on Thursday following the dismissal of Cameron Hamilton, who previously held the acting administrator position.
- Hamilton was dismissed following his testimony opposing the Trump administration's plan to eliminate FEMA, which it intends to reform or possibly remove.
- During his first all-hands meeting, Richardson warned staff against tactics like obfuscation, delay, and undermining, indicating he would overcome resistance from about 20% of personnel.
- Richardson emphasized that he is the sole representative authorized to communicate on behalf of FEMA, committed to adhering strictly to the laws governing the agency, and asserted that failing to do so would mean misusing taxpayer funds.
- Richardson plans to achieve the president's intent to reform FEMA rigorously, emphasizing he holds authority given by the president despite lacking Senate nomination or confirmation.
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'Don't get in my way,' FEMA chief warns
WASHINGTON — The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country warned staff in a meeting Friday not to try to impede upcoming changes, saying that "I will run right over you" while suggesting…
‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country warned staff in a meeting Friday not to try to impede upcoming changes, saying that “I will run right over you” while also suggesting policy changes that would push more responsibilities to the states. David Richardson, a […]
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'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes.
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