Posted: 8/17/2010
Natural Disaster Bills Linger in the 111th Congress
The middle of August traditionally marks the halfway point in the annual hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean and experts have anticipated a busy and dangerous summer of storms. The aftermath of any major storm hitting the United States could be devastating, not only from a loss perspective, but also because of the potential response from the federal government. Although there are only a few weeks in September on the legislative calendar before Congress adjourns for a final campaign push, there remain several natural disaster issues on the table that may be addressed.