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Flood Update, 7:50 a.m.: Water OK for showers, toilets Thursday
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Legislation to extend federal flood insurance program is headed to Obama’s desk
Legislation to extend the federal flood insurance program through Sept. 30 is headed to President Barack Obama for his expected signature. After weeks of delay, and political posturing, the Senate approved the extension Wednesday night by voice vote. “Thank God,”…

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House panel passes bill on flood insurance reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed House Resolution 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, which contains provisions written by U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello that would prevent mandatory purchase requirements for flood insurance from taking effect for five years.

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Congress panel backs flood insurance overhaul
A bill to overhaul the troubled National Flood Insurance Program, which covers more than five million homes and businesses in flood-prone areas, was approved on Tuesday by a congressional committee.

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As personal data on Web hits flood levels, Congress wants to plug the dike
In the wake of a series of privacy missteps by Google, Facebook and other companies, a growing chorus on Capitol Hill is calling for major online privacy legislation and Silicon Valley companies are girding for the battle.

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Residents Unhappy With Flood Remapping
Changes to the federal flood map for the area have left some residents feeling like they are under water.

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Congress panel backs U.S. flood insurance overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters)—A bill to overhaul the troubled U.S. National Flood Insurance Program, which covers more than 5 million homes and businesses in flood-prone areas, was approved Tuesday by a congressional committee.

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House Commitee Advances 5-Year Flood Insurance Extension
A bill to overhaul the troubled U.S. National Flood Insurance Program, which covers more than five million homes and businesses in flood-prone areas, was approved on Tuesday by a congressional …

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Florida set for flood of “Harry Potter” fans
They’ve devoured the books. They’ve camped in front of theaters to see the films. Diehard fans are now expected to clog major routes into Orlando on Friday for the official grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando.

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