“President George W. Bush on Tuesday declared an emergency in the District of Columbia that will let the nation’s capital tap deeper into federal coffers for Barack Obama’s inauguration. Bush said that an emergency exists and ordered federal aid to supplement the $15 million in federal funds already appropriated for the event.” (MSNBC, Wednesday)
Is there no shame?
FEE Timely Classic:
“The Natural Disaster Protection Act: A Disaster Waiting to Happen” by Gary Wolfram