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How the government shutdown is impacting national flood insurance

With the government shut down, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. That’s created problems for homebuyers who need flood insurance. But it’s a boon to private companies that offer flood insurance coverage.

NPR’s Greg Allen reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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