Tuesday, September 20, 2011In a blunt rejoinder to congressional Republicans, President Barack Obama called for $1.5 trillion in new taxes Monday, part of a total 10-year deficit reduction package totaling more than $3 trillion. He vowed to veto any deficit reduction package that cuts benefits to Medicare recipients but does not raise new revenues. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 State Farm is proposing changes to home insurance deductibles that consumer advocates warn would reduce the amount consumers could collect on claims. As part of a notice to Texas insurance regulators that it plans to increase homeowner rates an average 9. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 8, 2011The first meeting of the super committee on deficit reduction opened in outwardly bipartisan fashion Thursday as it begins the daunting task of cutting federal deficits by $1.5 trillion by Thanksgiving. The Democratic and Republican co-chairs, Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Rep. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 8, 2011The first meeting of the super committee on deficit reduction opened in outwardly bipartisan fashion Thursday as it begins the daunting task of cutting federal deficits by $1.5 trillion by Thanksgiving. The Democratic and Republican co-chairs, Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Rep. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 7, 2011It's official -- almost. An anticipated rubber-stamp vote by Southeastern Conference presidents to accept Texas A&M as a member turned into conditional approval late Tuesday night when word surfaced of possible legal action by a Big 12 school. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 If you were one of the lucky, or smart, ones who bought or had flood insurance before Irene struck and you now have flood damage, the Connecticut Insurance Department and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) offer the following tips for filing claims in the wake of the storm. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 7, 2011Republicans hoping to defeat President Obama meet tonight in the first of several debates over the next few weeks that could help shape the 2012 race. If wildfires in Texas don't cause a change in his plans, Rick Perry will meet his GOP rivals in a face-to-face matchup for the first time since he joined -- and shook up -- the race on Aug. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 6, 2011For residents whose homes and/or vehicles have received fire damage, the Insurance Council of Texas offers the following advice: Assess your Damage Carefully check your vehicles and home for damage. If you think you have damage, contact your insurance agent or company as quickly as possible. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 6, 2011The wildfires in Texas continue to roar out of control, destroying more than 1,000 homes. With seemingly no end to the flames in sight, more than 5,000 residents were evacuated from the most-threatened areas.Gov. Rick Perry told CBS that he hopes that today's forecast calling for cooler temperatures and slowing winds would help firefighters make headway. READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 1, 2011More than 1 in 5 Texas driverslack the auto insurance required by state law. The Texas Department of Insurance recently reported that 21.6% of all drivers statewide were driving without insurance. Bexar County registered a mark of 22.9% of drivers without insurance, trailing only Dallas County (24. READ MORE >>
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