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Dick Durbin: “I believe Congress should still offer residents in high-risk areas flood insurance and make them aware of potential…”

On the recordSeptember 21, 2010
I believe Congress should still offer residents in high-risk areas flood insurance and make them aware of potential risks, but we certainly should not mandate it before the new technology and data are proven accurate.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes the need for flood insurance without mandating it until technology is reliable.

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