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The Homeowners Defense Act: Bad Policy and a Dangerous Precedent
Publication Date: November 2007
Publisher(s): Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): David C. John
Series: WebMemo
Topic: Environment (Natural disasters)
Keywords: Regulation; disaster insurance; consortium; bridge loan
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Congress should reject attempts to place the risk of property losses due to natural disasters on the federal government.