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NAR Testifies on Terrorism Insurance Coverage
NAR urged Congress to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) beyond its current December 2014 authorization to ensure that adequate insurance coverage is available for our nation’s businesses.
EB-5 Visa Bill Headed to the President
Last week the House passed S. 3245, which re-authorizes the EB-5 regional center program.
NAR Urges Enhancements to VA Home Loan Guaranty Program
NAR took an opportunity to highlight the importance of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program and several enhancements that could make the program even more valuable to our American servicemen and women.
EPA Delays Proposed Lead Paint Rulemaking for Three Years
EPA has further delayed its plans to propose and then finalize a Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule for potential lead-based paint hazards in commercial and public buildings.
NAR Signs Onto Lease Accounting Coalition Letter
NAR and a coalition of business organizations wrote to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), urging them to fundamentally rethink their lease accounting project.
Members of Congress Concerned About Rural Housing
Last week 100 bipartisan Members of Congress wrote to House Leadership urging them to extend rural housing programs that affect more than 900 rural communities.