Bush later named David Paulison, a 30-year veteran of fire and rescue work, to be acting FEMA director.

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Mr. DAVID PAULISON (Acting Director, FEMA): All of those no-bid contracts we are going to go back and rebid.

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People left homeless by the fires can apply online for federal help at FEMA.gov, said Federal Emergency Management Agency Director David Paulison.

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Acting FEMA director, David Paulison, made news last month when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee and said he was no fan of no-bid government contracts.

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David Paulison was confirmed in April 2006 as the new head of FEMA. Now that the agency's status has been elevated, he becomes the first Department of Homeland Security Undersecretary for Federal Emergency Management.

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David Paulison for not attending.

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