Brock Long, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced his resignation Wednesday, ending his tenure after responding to some of the worst storms and wildfires to hit the United States in modern history but also coming under scrutiny for his use of official vehicles.
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Deputy Administrator Peter Gaynor will serve as acting administrator after Long’s departure. Long plans to leave around March 8, according to a FEMA official.
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“While this has been the opportunity of the lifetime, it is time for me to go home to my family — my beautiful wife and two incredible boys,” Long said in a statement.
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Long also came under criticism for his personal use of official cars to commute between Washington and North Carolina. He reimbursed the government after a federal investigation found he misused the government vehicles.
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Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said in a statement: “I hope the Administration will be forthcoming with Congress as to the reason for Mr. Long’s abrupt departure. I also hope that the President will quickly nominate a capable replacement who has proven track record of emergency management.”
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.
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