Republican candidates campaigning in Florida have discussed a variety of proposals to increase the federal government's role in insuring homeowners' against losses incurred by natural disasters, including hurricanes.
Fast Facts:
- Giuliani challenged McCain and Romney on the issue at the Republican debate in Boca Raton on January 24
- Local concerns often take on large roles in primary contests, such as the ethanol proposals heard during the 2008 Iowa Caucus
Catastrophic Fund Plan News
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- WSJ.com: "Catastrophic-Fund Plan Moves to Fore in Florida" (January 26, 2008)
- One reason for the state of Florida moving up its primary to earlier in the schedule was to focus attention on th eneed for a national catastrophe fund. The notion was originally backed by the state's governor, Charlie Crist.
- CBS News: Giuliani: Romney + McCain = "Me" (January 25, 2008)
- Giuliani: "I see this as both a humane solution and a fiscally conservative solution. Some of the other candidates, I think maybe not being here as often as I have, I don't think understand the issuea s much as I do."
- The New York Times: In Fla., Giuliani Tackles Insurance (January 16, 2008)
- MNSBC.com: Rudy/McCain on catastrophic insurance (January 22, 2008)
- Associated Press: McCain, Romney Jockey for Top Spot (January 25, 2008)
- Giuliani said at the debate: "Senator McCain has said that he does not support a national catastrophic fund as a backstop. I do. Senator McCain believes that FEMA should handle this."
- FloridaToday.com: "GOP hopefuls battle in Boca" (January 25, 2008)
- SunSentinel.com: "Ignoring need for catastrophe fund would be disaster" (January 25, 2008)
- American Prospect: Tapped: Candidates on Catastrophes (January 24, 2008)
- Google Blog Search: Catastrophic Fund Plan
Catastrophic Fund Plan Video and Media
- YouTube: Giuliani ad: "Jumpstart" (Time 0:30)
