Senate weighs changes to National Flood Insurance Program
The Senate voted 73 19 to block a wind damage amendment adding optional multi per il coverage to the flood policy. The bill aims to restore solvency after 17 billion in Treasury borrowings while preserving higher deductibles and rate increases. House action and conference committee loom as reform efforts proceed.
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Peace and Freedom Editorial Note by Ren Brodnax
The piece presents an editorials stance on freedom, self control, and moral guides. It asserts freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, and aligns liberty with core commandments and the Declaration of Independence. The goal is to encourage readers to promote and preserve freedom for themselves and others.
McCain Faces Storm as Polls Favor Democrats
Chicago Tribune columnist Stephen Chapman argues Republicans sail into trouble as Gallup shows McCain leading Obama and Clinton head to head. Worsening Bush approval, Iraq and immigration fears fuel a potential GOP defeat, with analysts predicting a decisive 2008 outcome.
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Big blow could leave Texas high and dry after hurricanes
Guest column by Beaman Floyd argues Alicia in 1983 set a record for Texas damage and death, with Rita adding nearly 2 billion in 2005. He warns Texas growth heightens vulnerability, TWIA funding, and the need for 2009 windstorm reform to avoid insurer bankruptcies and a shrinking market.
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