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On the recordSeptember 21, 2010
I agree with the testimony of my friend and colleague, Senator Durbin, that we should work to pass a moratorium on the mandatory purchase requirement for 5 years until technological and implementation issues can be resolved.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer supports Durbin's call for a 5-year moratorium on flood insurance purchase requirements.

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