PROTECTINGAMERICA.ORG E-NEWS |
Dear Friend: ProtectingAmerica.org works tirelessly to raise awareness for the threat of natural catastrophe throughout the nation, and the legislative solution that will help us prepare for the inevitable. We would like to share with you a sampling of press highlights from the first half of 2009. Los Angeles Times
EDITORIAL: Insurance assurance. With federal help, states could manage risks and make policies more affordable for homeowners.
http://www.protectingamerica.org/enews/LATimes_4_9_09.pdf Houston Chronicle
EDITORIAL: Hurricane Ike reminds us of the need for planning. Texas CAT fund would help do so.
http://www.protectingamerica.org/enews/Houston-Chronicle_3_25_09.pdf Galveston Daily News
Question we can’t afford to dismiss
http://www.protectingamerica.org/enews/galveston_daily_news_12_2_08.pdf Miami Herald
Editorial: Congress should pass national catastrophe bill
http://www.protectingamerica.org/enews/Miami_Herald_6_11_09.pdf Mobile Press Register
Op-Ed: There would be no obligation to satisfy the demands of shareholders
http://www.protectingamerica.org/enews/mobilepressregister_4_12_09.pdf Tampa Tribune
Op-Ed: It's time to stand behind national catastrophe fund
http://www.protectingamerica.org/enews/tampa_tribune_5_31_09.pdf The Star-Ledger
Catastrophe insurance measure offers some calm after a storm
http://www.protectingamerica.org/enews/starledger5_7_09.pdf California Assembly Joint Resolution Passed into Law In a major step toward enhanced earthquake mitigation and recovery, California Legislature passed Assembly Joint Resolution No. 1, to state the Legislature’s support of the expedient development of mitigation efforts to protect against earthquake damage. "The Legislature of California strongly supports the expedient development of mitigation efforts across California by federal, state, and 95 local governmental entities, in cooperation with private enterprises and individuals, to protect against earthquake damage that could result in a loss of life and a dramatic lowering of California’s economic status and vibrancy." Read the resolution in its entirety. http://www.protectingamerica.org/enews/ajr_1_bill_20090702_chaptered.pdf | 
