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On the recordFebruary 13, 2017
I have been involved in a number of disasters, but one that comes to mind is dealing with the Federal Flood Insurance Program, and how I see insurance companies shifting the burden and liability onto the backs of that program.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson discusses issues with the Federal Flood Insurance Program and insurance companies' practices.

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