Rep. Henry Waxman (D - CA) wants to know why FEMA is paying Carnival Cruise Lines so much to rent three cruise ships to house Hurricane Katrina evacuees. In 2002, Waxman discovered, Carnival had gross revenues of $150 million over six months. In 2005, it's charging the federal government $238 million for the same time-period, even though for this particular journey, it doesn't have to burn any fuel (the ships are docked) or pay as many employees as usual (the bars and casinos are closed).
FEMA's Ship of Fools Sails Onward
FEMA's Ship of Fools Sails Onward
FEMA's Ship of Fools Sails Onward
Rep. Henry Waxman (D - CA) wants to know why FEMA is paying Carnival Cruise Lines so much to rent three cruise ships to house Hurricane Katrina evacuees. In 2002, Waxman discovered, Carnival had gross revenues of $150 million over six months. In 2005, it's charging the federal government $238 million for the same time-period, even though for this particular journey, it doesn't have to burn any fuel (the ships are docked) or pay as many employees as usual (the bars and casinos are closed).