What a lapse in terrorism insurance means for businesses
Clip: 12/17/2014 | 4m 49s
Congress ended a session without renewing funding for the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.
Since 9/11, businesses have been able to insure themselves against terrorist attacks through the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. But for the first time in 13 years, Congress ended a session without renewing its funding, due to opposition from Sen. Tom Coburn. Judy Woodruff sits down with Leigh Ann Pusey of the American Insurance Association for how the move will affect businesses nationwide.
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What a lapse in terrorism insurance means for businesses
Clip: 12/17/2014 | 4m 49s
Since 9/11, businesses have been able to insure themselves against terrorist attacks through the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. But for the first time in 13 years, Congress ended a session without renewing its funding, due to opposition from Sen. Tom Coburn. Judy Woodruff sits down with Leigh Ann Pusey of the American Insurance Association for how the move will affect businesses nationwide.
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