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Cover story: Muddied waters

A problem with flood insurance identified in a report 11 years ago is still causing distress to flood victims at a time when help is needed the most. Read magazine article in PDF 429 kb or Text-only version.

These issues were also presented in the About the House TV segment presented here. This program was first broadcast in October 2011. (Video transcript)

See also: The House of Representatives Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee's inquiry into the operation of the insurance industry during disaster events

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