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The Government Could Pay You To Move Off The Beach

In an effort to reduce hurricane damage, some members of Congress are proposing a new way to get people out of harm's way.

The Government Could Pay You To Move Off The Beach
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Alexandra Miller
By Alexandra Miller
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Posted: 6:41 p.m. EST Dec 27, 2017

The National Flood Insurance Program is struggling. Billions in debt, the program is losing at least $1.5 billion every year. Rep. Sean Duffy is one of a handful of members proposing a new way to keep people safe and prevent the bills from racking up in the future.  

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