Harvey likely to drive short-term NFIP extension

Dealing with the aftermath of Harvey and working on how to keep
the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in business past the
end of this month will likely take centre stage as Congress returns
from its August recess.
A rapid extension of the current flood programme, without major
changes, was lined up last week as Harvey's victims struggle to
recover.
President Donald Trump made an emergency request for $7.85bn in
aid for Texas and Louisiana, mostly in the form of...