The Democratic Party has approved a plank in its platform for the coming election that calls for creation of a national catastrophe fund. An advocate for such legislation said the move was a first for a major political party.
The platform was adopted by acclamation Monday, the first day of the Democratic political convention.
The decision was greeted with elation by officials of ProtectingAmerica.org, a strong advocate for such a program.
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