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“After 9/11, the businesses in my district and throughout the New York metropolitan area saw firsthand the result of a lack of availability of terrorism insurance.”

Quote by Steve Israel

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Steve Israel is a former U.S. Representative from New York, serving from 2001 to 2015. Born on May 30, 1958, he focused on homeland security, education, and veterans' affairs during his time in Congress. more

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