DNC: No More Reindeer Games

[MaineDem]

For Immediate Release
October 18, 2005
Contact: Karen Finney - 202-863-8148

No More Reindeer Games

Washington, DC - Four years after 9/11 and three years after the
creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bush Administration
still has not come up with a comprehensive plan to address the myriad
potential threats to our nation. Recently disclosed emails between
disgraced former FEMA head Michael Brown and other officials during
Hurricane Katrina "show that the government's response plan, two
years in the making, began breaking down even before Katrina hit the
Gulf Coast." The emails also highlighted disputes between Brown's
staff and other Administration officials, with one email noting, "Let
them play their raindeer games as long as they are not turning around
and tasking us with their stupid questions." 10/18/05]

And, as plans to protect our nation's vulnerable targets move ahead
at a glacial pace, the White House still refuses to stand up to big
corporate interests in the name of public safety. As the New York Times
editorialized, "The Bush administration talks tough about domestic
security, but when reasonable safety measures clash with the interests
of big industries, it goes soft." 10/17/05]

As President Bush signs the homeland security appropriations bill
today, the Democratic National Committee hopes that the White House will
address important problems that plague our efforts to keep Americans
safe.

"Four years after 9/11 and three years after the creation of the
Department of Homeland Security, Americans feel less safe in the wake of
the Bush Administration's failures," said Democratic National
Committee Press Secretary Josh Earnest. "Hurricane Katrina showed
America that the White House still hasn't come up with an effective
plan to deal with a large-scale national disaster or domestic terror
attack. And, they have failed to stand up to their corporate cronies
when it comes to securing America's vulnerable industries and
landmarks. Together we can do better. Congress and the American people
deserve real answers and real leadership from their Commander-in-Chief.
Democrats want to put politics aside and make the tough choices to keep
our country secure."



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[texpatriot2004]

1. I just love Howard Dean. Go Dr. Dean, you tell 'em. n/t

[rodeodance]

2. dems slogan -Jr you failed as commander in chief.

[texpatriot2004]

3. Just like he failed at eveything else. nm

[texpatriot2004]

4. It's true. I feel less safe, the Gov has no plan in place and they

won't stand up to the corporations. Well said Dr. Dean.

[Cocoa]

5. a tangent...

why reindeer games? I didn't get why the Ben Affleck movie was called that either.