NFIP flood program draws support for extension, mixed views to reform

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), set to expire March 8 without Congressional intervention, appeared set for bi-partisan support for some form of program extension, but with members of the Senate banking commission showing visible divisions over the reforms needed to keep the program affordable, sustainable or perhaps both.

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