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As hurricane-ridden September passes by, much of the news in Florida appears good: Hurricanes, so far, have stayed away from U.S. coastlines, the Legislature…
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The AIG Effect: AIG Aftermath Spurs State Regulators to Modernize
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CEI’s Lehrer Writes Congress to Support Increased CU Biz Lending
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Insurance Against Terrorism
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Limited Government Role Seen in Tackling Catastrophe Risks
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How Should the Census Count Prisoners?
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Neal Reintroduces Offshore Reinsurance Tax Bill
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Health Reform Can’t Copy Auto Insurance
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California’s Prison Problem
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Coalition Letter on Optional Federal Chartering
Full Letter Available in Word As Congress moves towards a debate over sweeping reform of the nation’s financial regulations, we urge you to…
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Former National Security Official Champions Bill for National Catastrophe Fund
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Non-Profits Can Help the District’s Failing Economy
Public charities — organizations that do everything from advocating for wildlife to supporting stronger national defense — are the heart of Washington, D.C.’s private…
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Why The Madoff Sentence is Too Long
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