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Maxine Waters: “This could mean that NFIP may take on additional debt in the future, but the program is already saddled with legacy debt…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2023
This could mean that NFIP may take on additional debt in the future, but the program is already saddled with legacy debt from Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters discusses potential future debt for the NFIP due to increased flooding.

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