It's good to see that the new guy has practical knowledge and "hands-on" experience with disaster relief.

Brown was asked to resign from his last job.
http://business.bostonherald.com/bus...ticleid=100857

In short, a political favor was given to a guy who potentially had the safety of millions of people in his hands. This, in a post 9/11 country when there looms the threat of a dirty bomb or chemical terrorism, which would necessitate FEMA stepping up and performing in top form.