FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, March 12, 2010

March 12, 2010 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to the news that FEMA is continuing to sell and auction off formaldehyde tainted trailers:

“The role of the government is to protect its people. This decision to sell these hazardous trailers is in clear violation of this fundamental principle. This Committee has examined and questioned the safety of these units for years through our oversight. While we understand the need for the government to recoup its costs, it should not be at the expense of the health and safety of the American people.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact Dena Graziano or Adam Comis at (202) 225-9978

U.S. House of Representatives
Committee on Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20515

Phone: (202) 226-2616
Fax: (202) 226-4499

homeland.house.gov

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