As we approach the beginning of hurricane season tomorrow, congress failed for a third time to pass $19.1 billion disaster aid to help those affected by floods, hurricanes and wildfires. The bill includes aid for victims of hurricanes, flooding and wildfires since 2017, but not those affected by a recent spate of tornadoes in the Midwest. A two-week extension of the National Flood Insurance Program was approved. In this context, we share a podcast recorded for The Bond Buyer and posted on their website yesterday. (31 minute run time)
