No One Else Wanted The Job

NYTimes (05.27.06):

“The Senate confirmed R. David Paulison on Friday as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a day after he assured lawmakers that tax-return errors found during the confirmation process would be quickly remedied.

Mr. Paulison, 59, a former chief of the Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department who heads the United States Fire Administration, has been serving as acting FEMA director since replacing Michael D. Brown in September.”

Senate Backs Several Nominees, Including Those for FEMA and Interior

David wasn’t exactly the first choice.