The Transformation That Fell Short: Bush, Federalism, and Emergency Management

Source: Martha Derthick, Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, August 2009

Wrapping up a study on the effects of hurricanes Katrina and Rita on America's governments, political scientist Martha Derthick finds that "traditional federalism" won out over the Bush administration's attempt to centralize emergency management.

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