REP. ACKERMAN HAILS 15-YEAR EXTENSION OF FEDERAL TERRORISM INSURANCE
August 01, 2007
August 01, 2007
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Gary L. Ackerman, D-N.Y. (5th CD), issued the following news release:
Legislation championed by U.S. Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY) to extend the federal government's terrorism insurance program by 15 years--a measure critical to rebuilding Ground Zero--was passed late today by the House Financial Services Committee. The measure was approved despite fierce opposition from Members of Congress who had instead argued for a shorter extension. The 15-y . . .
Legislation championed by U.S. Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY) to extend the federal government's terrorism insurance program by 15 years--a measure critical to rebuilding Ground Zero--was passed late today by the House Financial Services Committee. The measure was approved despite fierce opposition from Members of Congress who had instead argued for a shorter extension. The 15-y . . .