FEMA Director R. David Paulison this morning denied media reports that originated from the Miami Herald that he is resigning his position.\
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Mr. Paulison is testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and said the newspaper misunderstood his statements that he is preparing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to transfer to a new administration after the election.\
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Sen. Joe Lieberman, Connecticut independent and chairman of the committee, said he was pleased Mr. Paulison planned to remain in the Bush administration.\
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"I'm also encouraged we will have you to kick around," Mr. Lieberman joked.\
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— Audrey Hudson, Homeland Security reporter, The Washington Times
