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FEMA's Modular Homes Ruined by Elements

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Hundreds of modular homes purchased by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for people left homeless by hurricanes Katrina and Rita were damaged beyond repair while in storage because they were not properly protected, according to a government report. (Los Angeles Times [1], Wednesday)

Can you see this happening in the private sector?

FEE Timely Classic
The Pitfalls of 'Responsive Government' [2] by Gregg B. Hughes


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[1] Los Angeles Times: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-fema15nov15,1,6552786.story?coll=la-headlines-nation

[2] The Pitfalls of 'Responsive Government': http://www.fee.org/publications/the-freeman/article.asp?aid=5852

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