DHHS' Avian Flu Preparedness Leader is Inexperienced Crony

[shraby]

This is from dailykos:

Here's Simonson's bio from the DHHS:

From 2001-2003, he was the HHS Deputy General Counsel and provided legal advice and counsel to the Secretary on public health preparedness matters. Prior to joining HHS, Simonson served as corporate secretary and counsel for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK).

From 1995-1999, Simonson was Legal Counsel to Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson. In the Governor's Office, Simonson also directed policy development for crime and corrections and coordinated the state's public safety agencies.

Simonson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986 and Juris Doctor degree in 1994.

<http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/10/6/13731/9534>

That's right du'ers he worked for Amtrak.

[Richard Steele]

1. This should surprise no one.

At this point, it would only be news
if we discovered a COMPETENT B*sh appointee.

[rodeodance]

2. um...seems to me Tommy Thompson is into trains!!

[indepat]

3. Can't let public safety get in the way of cronyism