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Wells Fargo Account Scandal Included Small Businesses, Says Senator

The scandal over improper sales practices at Wells Fargo & Co extended to thousands of small-business owners, according to a U.S. lawmaker, raising questions about the scope the bank’s issues with unauthorized accounts. In a Sept. 29 letter viewed by …

4 Parishes Added to Louisiana Disaster Declaration

Four more parishes have been added to a presidential disaster declaration that followed recent historic flooding in Louisiana. Sen. David Vitter’s office said that the latest additions are Jackson, Rapides, Red River and Sabine parishes. The disaster declaration makes public …

Senate Asked to Renew Flood Program Until Sept. 2012

U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-La., has sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid urging him to allow a one-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program to pass the Senate by unanimous consent. The NFIP is currently scheduled …