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Senators strike deal to address National Flood Insurance Program

Bob Graham — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:56:37 +0000

A deal struck between two key senators appears to give new life to a possible five-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, which is set expire May 30.

Senators strike deal to address National Flood Insurance Program via IFAwebnews.

PIA, Realtors, FEMA push long-term NFIP extension as deadline nears

Jaime L. Brockway — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:17:03 +0000

An insurance group, a national public safety organization and a federal government agency disagree on what action the government should take as the National Flood Insurance Program's expiration looms May 31.

PIA, Realtors, FEMA push long-term NFIP extension as deadline nears via IFAwebnews.

U.S. Senate joins House in repeal of 1099 tax-reporting rule

Bob Graham — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:18:55 +0000

The U.S. Senate has joined the U.S. House of Representatives in passing a bill that will repeal the 1099 tax reporting requirements imposed on businesses with federal health reform.

U.S. Senate joins House in repeal of 1099 tax-reporting rule via IFAwebnews.

U.S. Senate set to vote April 5 to repeal health reform tax reporting rule

Bob Graham — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:45:36 +0000

The U.S. Senate plans to vote April 5 to repeal a tax-reporting requirement included in last year's federal health reform law that has angered small business owners.

U.S. Senate set to vote April 5 to repeal health reform tax reporting rule via IFAwebnews.

Groups cheer U.S. House’s vote to repeal 1099 tax reporting rule

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:08:57 +0000

Insurance industry trade groups praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a bill to repeal the 1099 provision of the health care reform.

Groups cheer U.S. House’s vote to repeal 1099 tax reporting rule via IFAwebnews.

Virginia agents grappling with short-term NFIP extension

Derek Mearns — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:25:56 +0000

The need for a long-term extension to the National Flood Insurance Program is something lurking “in the back of our minds,” says a Norfolk, Va.-based personal lines manager.

Virginia agents grappling with short-term NFIP extension via IFAwebnews.

PIA: Agents’ inclusion in House bill a plus, lingering concerns remain

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:44 +0000

While a national agents’ group is praising the House for including its members in comprehensive health insurance reform, it is also voicing concerns over other provisions of the bill.

PIA: Agents’ inclusion in House bill a plus, lingering concerns remain via IFAwebnews.

Insurance groups praise latest NFIP extension; seek longer-term solution

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:26:42 +0000

On the heels of another short-term extension for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), two national industry groups say they are pleased the initiative will continue, but seek greater certainty of its future.

Insurance groups praise latest NFIP extension; seek longer-term solution via IFAwebnews.