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On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
I believe that it is absolutely critical that we start thinking about the program and how we can improve it for the long term.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters emphasizes the importance of improving the National Flood Insurance Program.

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