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Jon Tester: Without an extension, in a matter of weeks policyholders and insurers will be in limbo; realtors and homeowners will be…

On the recordMay 8, 2012
Without an extension, in a matter of weeks policyholders and insurers will be in limbo; realtors and homeowners will be forced to put closings on hold contingent on reauthorization of this program.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Tester warns about the consequences of not extending the flood insurance program.

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