Bush Names Paulison to Replace Brown as Acting FEMA Head

President Bush has named R. David Paulison, a top official in the Department of Homeland Security, to replace Mike Brown as acting director of FEMA. Paulison is currently the director of the Preparedness Division of Homeland Security. According to his official biography, Paulison has 30 years of fire rescue services experience, including serving as chief of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. In that position, he oversaw 1,900 personnel with a $200 million operating budget and a $70 million capital budget. He also oversaw the county's emergency management office.