Congress Nears Vote on Terrorism Insurance Plan
Congress moves to finalize a three year terrorism insurance bill with the government backing up to 90 billion dollars in the first year to cover future attack claims. The plan applies a rising deductible for insurers and 90 percent federal coverage above it, not covering the 9/11 events.
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Washington
New York
Senate
Bush
House
Rodger D. Lawson
Alliance of American Insurers
Consumer Federation of America
Feds target drugged drivers in nationwide effort
Federal officials launched a broad campaign to curb drugged driving, with public service announcements and training for police to spot impairment. The plan aims to boost enforcement this holiday season, fund pupil and vital-sign checks, and push states to pass drug impairment limits using new testing methods.
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Washington
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Jeffrey Runge
Arizona
Georgia
Walsh Group
American Bar Association
Standing Committee On Substance Abuse
Eileen Doherty
National Conference of State Legislatures
Housing costs push more families to spend half income
A study by the Center for Housing Policy and the National Housing Conference shows over 4 million low to moderate income households spent at least half their earnings on housing last year, a 67 percent rise in four years. Rising prices outpaced wages, forcing cuts to retirement savings and other expenses.
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Center For Housing Policy
National Housing Conference
Pedro Aguilar
San Francisco
Antioch
Calif
Gling
Aguilar
Mexico
United States
Ann Schnare
Ron Utt
The
Conservative Heritage
Housing affordability study questioned by director
Foundation noted the study overlooks buyers who paid too much for homes or apartments. He asked if society should pity someone earning $70,000 who overbought. He concedes prices rise faster than income in some areas but asserts the study overstates the issue.
Police car ads eyed to fund budgets face public scrutiny
North Brunswick and other towns consider selling ad space on patrol cars to save money as few police departments receive full funding. Government Acquisitions offers free new cars for $1 and revenue from ads, with limits on ad types. Officials warn of reputational risk, while some welcome the potential savings and sponsor interest.
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N.J
Trojan
Louis Napoletano
Long Branch
Government Acquisitions LLC
Charlotte N.C
Government Acquisitions
America
Ken Allison
9-1-1
Burger King
Allison
David Spaulding
Spaulding
Alison
Victor Adams
Allied Specialists
Tampa
Fra
Purahath
Pittsburgh
Bob Wallace
Michael Moriarty
Public Safety
Siea
Michelle Bozio Beaton
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Steve Polansk
I Amhara
Dae Tot Roy
Arket, Inc
Mualiet
John Quigley
Santa Clauta
Quigley
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Hooters
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