One of the reasons we are not able to get a full extension is over this issue, and the other thing that is in that bill that I strongly object to is an automatic rate increase of 15 percent per year for people that may be in a flood plain.
Landrieu criticizes the automatic rate increase in the flood insurance bill.
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On behalf of our client, we would support a broadening of the coverage, but as long as it does not dilute the focus on the large projects that are on the dashboard.
I generally support the goals of the enhancements to the FAST Act, and do believe, as Senator McCaskill said, that having--and both of you--a permanent director, a budget, a staff to give some strength to what you all are trying to do.
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