Management
Senator introduces bill to shore up flood insurance program
Bill is a companion to a House measure approved by the Financial Services Committee in March and awaiting floor action.
Tech
Securities chief pushes Web tools for shareholders
Electronic proxy system would allow investors quicker access to company information, SEC chairman says.
News
Panel to consider bill revamping federal flood insurance program
Measure would raise FEMA's borrowing limit to operate the program from $18.5 billion to $25 billion.
News
Dispute over low-income energy assistance delays flood insurance bill
Without a hike in the federal insurance program’s borrowing limit, FEMA may be unable disburse checks to hurricane victims.
News
Compromise eyed on bill to create Katrina recovery organization
White House says it has already contributed a significant sum to rebuilding Louisiana.
Defense
Ex-FEMA head says White House warned about flooding
Michael Brown also says he was frustrated by Homeland Security Department bureaucracy and focus on terrorist threats.
Defense
Outlook uncertain for bill creating Katrina recovery organization
President cites fiscal, operational concerns in opposing measure.
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