Congress tried to cut subsidies for homes in flood zones. It was harder than they thought.
The Senate just voted to delay reforms to the flood-insurance program after widespread protests.
House GOP question changes in flood insurance bill
(Wayne Parry / Associated Press)
The effort to delay huge increases in insurance premiums for homeowners in flood-prone areas faces a skeptical House chairman who is largely standing behind the changes Congress oversaw in the nation’s flood insurance program less than two years ago.
Senate passes bill to delay flood insurance hikes
(J. Scott Applewhite, File / Associated Press)
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners in coastal and flood-prone areas would win protection from sharply higher federal flood insurance premiums under legislation muscled through the Senate on Thursday after angry constituents inundated Capitol Hill with complaints.
Rain in the House caps wild week in Virginia Capitol
(Bob Brown / AP)
A burst pipe sends “faucet-like” streams of water into the ornate chamber.
Rep. Henry Waxman: The reason I’m leaving Congress
(Melina Mara / The Washington Post)
Retiring Rep. Henry Waxman says the institution can be a force for good.
Va. US Senate race draws 4 Republican candidates
Four Republicans are vying to be the party’s nominee for a U.S. Senate seat representing Virginia.
Obama prepared to avoid Congress, go it alone on carrying out modest initiatives
(Charles Dharapak / AP)
ANALYSIS | Tone of speech reflects view that he spent too much time battling lawmakers, not enough using powers.
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