Mark Foley
Mark Foley
Mark Adam Foleyis a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He served from 1995 until 2006, representing the 16th District of Florida as a member of the Republican Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth8 September 1954
CountryUnited States of America
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It's an absolute abomination. Whether intentional corruption or mismanagement . . . it seems like FEMA is just a money pit.