NU Online News Service, April 22, 3:44 p.m. EDT

WASHINGTON–Allegations that American International Group and other insurance companies are improperly handling injury and death claims of workers employed by war zone contractors have sparked a demand for a congressional probe.

The request by Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., a constant critic of AIG activities including its bonus arrangements and other policies, was made to Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, chairman of the Domestic Policy Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Rep. Cummings is a senior member of the committee.

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