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Maxine Waters: “I am somewhat baffled by any resistance to making sure that we have the kind of coverage that TRIA would provide in the…”

On the recordNovember 12, 2013
I am somewhat baffled by any resistance to making sure that we have the kind of coverage that TRIA would provide in the event of another terrorist attack.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Expressing confusion over resistance to terrorism insurance coverage.

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