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WASHINGTON – The White House said Wednesday that its nominee to run the Federal Emergency Management Agency deserves immediate Senate confirmation, not "political posturing" from a Republican senator who is standing in the way of a vote.
President Barack Obama nominated Craig Fugate (FYOO'-gayt) two months ago. The former chief of emergency management in Florida is experienced at handling hurricanes, has bipartisan support and had been expected to be confirmed quickly.
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