NOTE: Read the "Background" at the bottom of the page before answering the questions.

1. a) Who is Marn'i Washington?
b) Why was she fired from her job?

2. How did Ms. Washington defend the orders to field workers that got her fired?

3. How did a FEMA official, who spoke to the Post on the condition of anonymity, back up Washington's assertions about senior leadership at FEMA?

4. Marn'i Washington says she's been made a scapegoat by FEMA. How did FEMA make her the 'fall guy'?

5. Who did Ms. Washington say should be asked to confirm what she has said about senior leadership at FEMA? - What evidence did she say will back up her claims?

6. FEMA chief Deanne Criswell appeared before Congress on Tuesday for a hearing about the accusations of political bias. Criswell denied any bias at the agency. What do you think? Who is telling the truth? - Criswell the head of FEMA or Ms. Washington (and the unnamed FEMA official who corroborated her assertions)? Explain your answer.

7. Florida GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez told the Post, "The Biden administration weaponized FEMA to purposely deny Trump-supporting Americans critical aid & assistance during a natural disaster. As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, overseeing FEMA, we must hold those responsible accountable..."
a) Do you agree with Rep. Gimenez's assertion about the Biden administration "weaponizing FEMA"? Explain your answer.
b) Do you think this Congress will be able to determine the truth and if necessary, fire anyone engaging in these wrong actions? Explain your answer.

8. The initial whistleblower complaint about Ms. Washington's directives noted that FEMA's practice of skipping Trump supporters further undermines trust in FEMA and its response to the hurricanes.
“This behavior raises significant concerns of discrimination against United States citizens because of their political views,” a copy of the complaint obtained by The Daily Wire said. “These actions not only undermine the integrity of our agency and create a hostile work environment for those who may hold differing political beliefs but they also threaten the very democracy of our country.”
How do you think this problem can/should be fixed?