Rattner’s group says it also could cut off a potential source of low-interest financing for communities affected by last month’s superstorm.
Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency will cover some recovery costs, which could reach as much as $50 billion, the development council will press for expanded authority so states and localities can issue bonds for private activities.
If Congress doesn’t act, utilities such as Consolidated Edison could raise customer rates and agencies such as the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority may issue their own bonds to help cover system repair bills.
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra and Rep. Joseph Crowley, vice chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, address a news conference immediately after the closed caucus meeting.
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