Toxic FEMA Trailers - Congressional Hearings

Henry Waxman's oversight committee has just opened an investigation into FEMA's response to reports of toxic trailers. As previously discussed in an earlier article at the Lair, the Katrina refugees who have lived or are still living in the FEMA trailers are suffering from the effects of formaldehyde poisoning.

Following are videos of the hearings and the testimony of inhabitants of these trailers as well as a quizing of FEMA administrator David Paulison who just keeps regurgitating the same lame excuses and empty promises. Thanks to Nancy Pelosi for posting these videos for all to see. (Now if she would only put impeachment back on the table! Make the call 202/225-0100)

Chairman Henry Waxman's opening

James Harris, Jr., a travel trailer occupant from April 2006 to the present, gives opening testimony.

Paul Stewart, a travel trailer occupant from December 2005 to March 2006, gives opening testimony

Mary DeVany, an industrial hygienist, explains the danger of formaldehyde and the need for action

Rep. Elijah Cummings questions the witnesses.

Rep. John Yarmuth questions the witnesses

Chairman Henry Waxman questions David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA CITY