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July 19, 2010
In The News
by Jim Abrams
Congress has not updated the program since 1994. In the ensuing years the once-solvent program had to pay out some $17 billion in Katrina-related claims and had to deal with FEMA flood zone remapping that has thrust thousands of homes and businesses into areas where they are required to buy flood insurance.
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July 7, 2010
In The News
by Arthur D. Postal
President Obama on Friday morning signed into law an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program until Sept. 30.
The bill is H.R. 5569, the "National Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010."
The bill is retroactive to June 1, when the authorization for the program lapsed for the fourth time in several years.
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July 7, 2010
In The News
The state of civil rights was the focus of the 39th annual conference of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Citizen Education Fund which was held June 12--16 at the Hyatt McCormick Place in Chicago.
July 7, 2010
In The News
by Brian Watt
The Theme Building's signature arches make it look futuristic, but the historic landmark was built 50 years ago. Its observation deck offers a 360-degree view of takeoffs and landings at LAX and beyond. That's why authorities decided that leaving it open was a security risk after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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