Flood cleanup scams warned after 2008 floods
Officials warn property owners to avoid fraudulent contractors when repairing flood damage. The Iowa attorney general and state agencies urge verification of references insurance and licensing and to insist on written contracts with clear tasks and costs. They advise avoiding door to door solicitations and paying by credit card for dispute protection.
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Insurance payouts eyed for Cedar Rapids sewer backups
The article notes homeowners with sewer and drain backup coverage may receive 5000 to 10000 dollars depending on policy and facts, per Tom King of Millhiser Smith in Cedar Rapids. FEMA aid for residents lacking flood insurance could reach up to 28000 with solid documentation.
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Bush vetoes farm bill second time around
President Bush vetoed a 290 billion farm bill for the second time delaying foreign aid amid a hunger crisis. Congress and Bush plan to pass, veto, and enact the full bill to restore subsidies and nutrition programs for five years. Senate 77 15 House 306 110.
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