Posted on 02/06/2013 4:53:23 PM PST by dirtboy
Sandy-related salvo against the Obama administration, Gov. Christie slammed the National Flood Insurance Program today, saying that the pace of its payouts to victims of Sandy has "stunk."
During a news conference in this small community on the Raritan Bay that was ravaged by Sandy, Christie said that 30 percent of flood insurance claims, which are paid by the federal government, have been resolved, compared to 85 percent of homeowners' insurance claims, which are paid directly by insurance companies.
"I've been as patient as I'm going to be...and now I'm going to turn my special brand of love and affection on the National Flood Insurance plan," Christie said. Behind-the-scenes assurances from officials with the program, which is operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, "haven't been met."
Specifically, Christie said more employees must begin working in New Jersey so property owners get the money they need to rebuild and so state government and nonprofit grant programs can begin issuing checks to close any shortfalls in the insurance payouts. He said excessive paperwork, inadequate staffing, audits and the threat of penalties to carriers and adjusters have complicated claims processes.
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Had Christie praised Lord Obama, it would have been on A-1.
Had this been the Bush years, it would have been on A-1.
Just another example of MSM bias, as if we need any more
No problem. End the federal flood insurance program. The fedguv has no business in it.
Private insurers are out there. You’ll just have to pay market prices that aren’t subsidized by taxpayers.
No problem. End the federal flood insurance program. The fedguv has no business in it.
Private insurers are out there. You’ll just have to pay market prices that aren’t subsidized by taxpayers.
That’s the way I feel about it. The Fed program doesn’t cover risk. You want a beachfront home then pay the going rate? Don’t expect taxpayers to bail you out again and again and again. I could support a one time flood damage claim to allow for those 100 year floods. After that you need private insurance.
His little bit on Letterman about being fat....He says he's healthy....
But, but, . . . Obama promised him the money if he helped him get re-elected.
How’d that work for you, Chrissie?
Exactly. The federal flood insurance program is stupid. So is most of the fedguv.
I’m surprised he’s not bitching about how low the payout is when it does finally pay. You’re much better off if you lose your house in a tornado than a flood
poor thing. He no longer has anyone at all who cares what he says.
Wasn’t being loved by the MSM nice while it lasted though? Oh the memories.
Hey, you got to talk to The Boss on the telephone, now STFU fatso.
All of his output goes through the MSM filter. Everything they let through is pro-obama. Nothing else gets out.
Thanks, MSM. Finish him off now so we don’t have to see him campaign.
Sandy-related salvo against the Obama administration, Gov. Christie slammed the National Flood Insurance Program today, saying that the pace of its payouts to victims of Sandy has "stunk." During a news conference in this small community on the Raritan Bay that was ravaged by Sandy, Christie said that 30 percent of flood insurance claims, which are paid by the federal government, have been resolved, compared to 85 percent of homeowners' insurance claims, which are paid directly by insurance companies.Nice of him to wait until after the election.
So, Christie doesn’t think obama is doing a good job after all.
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