James Lee Witt

Today's "Cities at Risk" conference, organized by Milano, The New School for Management and Urban Policy, could not have been planned more appropriately. Yesterday, President Bush named R. David Paulison to replace former FEMA director Michael Brown.  read more »

An interesting event Friday morning at the New School's Milano School for Management and Urban Policy, where Fred Hochberg -- big in Democratic and gay political circles -- presides:

URBAN CONVERSATIONS: CITIES AT RISK

Featuring

Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and Former FEMA Directors Michael Brown and James Lee Witt With a Keynote Address by Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu

That Michael Brown will be seen with anyone these days.