Washington remains divided on NFIP as deadline nears

As Washington's fiscal clock ticks down to zero and the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) faces the end of its legal
life next month, efforts to compel lawmakers to renew and reform
the federally subsidised coverage have taken on fresh urgency.
Congress started its August recess with much work left to keep
the NFIP from expiring on 30 September, prompting risk management
society RIMS to urge members last week to back its push for
legislative action. RIMS plans to begin...