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January 31, 2014

Flood insurance bill to delay hikes passes Senate

Flood insurance bill to delay premium hikes passes Senate U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today voted for the “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act,” which would delay price increases in flood insurance premiums on American homeowners. “When Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act in 2012, the goal was to make the National…
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January 31, 2014

Investigation into Navy bribery, fraud under former MS Dem Governor, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus

House panel opens probe into Navy bribery and fraud scandal The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has opened an investigation into an unfolding Navy sex-and-bribery scandal and other allegations of contracting fraud. In a letter sent this week to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, the committee chairman, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), said he was concerned…