On the recordSeptember 17, 2013
I do not believe that FEMA should be allowed to phase out subsidies or end grandfathering until it presents a plan to make flood insurance more affordable.
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congress.govI do not believe that FEMA should be allowed to phase out subsidies or end grandfathering until it presents a plan to make flood insurance more affordable.
Mary Landrieu emphasizes the need for a plan before changing flood insurance subsidies.
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