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FEMA flood insurance policy incentivizes homeowners to let coastal houses collapse

Observers note policy problem lies with Congress, not FEMA alone

4 Sep 17 8:47 AM · 6d ago · 4 posts · 2 sources · development 4 of 4

Social media commentary argues that while the headline focuses on FEMA, the underlying issue is that Congress and the executive branch have failed to change the law to enable a workable solution.

“The headline blames FEMA but the details indict congress, and the executive indirectly, for not changing the law to enable a solution.”

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Rebecca Hersher NPR reporterFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal agency administering flood insurance

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