| Part Of Washington Journal (12/02/2008)
Washington Journal
Report Video IssueWashington Journal
National Catastrophic Insurance Proposal
2008-12-02T09:04:18-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMjg2XC8yODI2MzUtMDgtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==James Lee Witt talked about today’s ProtectingAmerica.org press conference calling upon the new Congress and President-elect Obama to establish a comprehensive national catastrophic insurance backstop. The organization’s mission is to work on ways to increase public awareness, and improve preparation, mitigation, response and recovery programs with respect to natural catastrophes such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Mr. Witt also discussed his thoughts on what the next administration should do about disaster relief, the current administration’s record on it, lessons learned from Rita and Katrina, and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
James Lee Witt talked about today’s ProtectingAmerica.org press conference calling upon the new Congress and President-elect Obama to establish a…
read more
James Lee Witt talked about today’s ProtectingAmerica.org press conference calling upon the new Congress and President-elect Obama to establish a comprehensive national catastrophic insurance backstop. The organization’s mission is to work on ways to increase public awareness, and improve preparation, mitigation, response and recovery programs with respect to natural catastrophes such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Mr. Witt also discussed his thoughts on what the next administration should do about disaster relief, the current administration’s record on it, lessons learned from Rita and Katrina, and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
James Lee Witt talked about today’s ProtectingAmerica.org press conference calling upon the new Congress and President-elect Obama to establish a… read more
James Lee Witt talked about today’s ProtectingAmerica.org press conference calling upon the new Congress and President-elect Obama to establish a comprehensive national catastrophic insurance backstop. The organization’s mission is to work on ways to increase public awareness, and improve preparation, mitigation, response and recovery programs with respect to natural catastrophes such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Mr. Witt also discussed his thoughts on what the next administration should do about disaster relief, the current administration’s record on it, lessons learned from Rita and Katrina, and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
People in this video
Hosting Organization
Series
More Videos From
Washington Journal (12/02/2008)
- Open Phones, Part 2
- Obama National Security Team
- Capitol Visitor Center
- India-Pakistan Relations
- National Catastrophic Insurance Proposal
- Capitol Visitor Center
- Open Phones, Part 3
- Release of Nixon Tapes
- Open Phones, Part 4
- Obama Meeting with Governors Preview
- Open Phones, Part 5
Purchase a Download
National Catastrophic Insurance Proposal
-
MP4 video - Standard
- Price:
- $4.99
-
MP3 audio - Standard
- Price:
- $0.99
Related Video
-
Open Phones
Telephone lines were open for comments on the preparations for and response to Hurricane Irene by federal and local…
-
Cost of Hurricane Irene
Charles Watson was interviewed by phone about the costs of damage from Hurricane Irene, including insurance coverage…
-
Hurricane Disaster Area Tour
President Bush visited hurricane-damaged neighborhoods in Biloxi, MS. He responded to reporters' questions and comments…
-
Federal and Local Hurricane Emergency Response
Joe Allbaugh talked about federal and local preparedness efforts, in particular for Hurricane Isaac, and lessons…