Good summary of why Active Duty Federal Troops were not "First Responders"
I know very little of Gov. Blanco and either how long she has been on the job, her politics (other than party affilation) nor her background and preparation.
But if you are the Govenor of a State that is at risk of a natural disaster, shouldn't you have a "rule book" of proceedures?
I for one would preferr our Governor to make the first decisions, rather than turn the State of Michigan over the the Federal Government.
Political Issues Snarled Plans for Troop Aid - NYTimes
I would propose the title of the article be "Legal Issues Snarled Plans..."
"To seize control of the mission, Mr. Bush would have had to invoke the Insurrection Act, which allows the president in times of unrest to command active-duty forces into the states to perform law enforcement duties."
Read the rest of the piece.
Also : as to the question of why CNN/NBC etc could be on the scene quicker than the National Guard/Active Duty Forces ... lawyers.
Reports job is to take/deliver pictures/information not take charge.
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