Washington–Democrats introduced legislation in the House late today that would give victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita retroactive coverage under the federal flood insurance program.
At the same time, it was learned that the Republican leadership of the House Financial Services Committee has drafted legislation that would provide victims of the flood no financial support.
The draft bill obtained by the National Underwriter calls for a Government Accountability Office study of how flood insurance claims can be processed more efficiently.
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