FEMA Takes Its Time

In the wake of severe criticism about distributing aid after last year's hurricanes in Florida to people who really didn't need it, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is reacting to Hurricane Dennis in about the way you'd expect: By taking its time distributing aid, to make sure it's not getting ripped off. So says a report in the News-Press, a southwest Florida newspaper. Start the clock now: How far are we away from the first congressional press conference lamenting FEMA's slow response?