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Government Terrorism Insurance Program Could Lapse

As Congress races to its lame-duck finish, time is running out on a government program that provides a backstop to private-sector insurance against terrorist attacks. The program was enacted after the Sept. 11 attacks and has been renewed twice. The …

Business Frets at Terrorism Tag in Marathon Attack

President Barack Obama’s declaration that the Boston Marathon bombings were an act of terrorism could make it difficult for many affected businesses to be reimbursed for losses resulting from the explosions. Federal law enacted after the 9/11 terrorist attacks requires …