Congress faced strong pressure to boost the debt-ridden flood insurance program, which is the primary option for that type of coverage for U.S. homeowners and businesses.
Democrats and a number of GOPers also want to sharply boost levies on equity funds--just when they're under pressure and many won't deliver gilded returns for their pension fund clients.
Mr Bloomberg is said to be convinced that private-equity is overpaying, and that when they later face pressure to deliver returns, they will slash jobs to boost short-term profits.
"The crowd is able to help you when you need it but I don't think the pressure will affect Murray -- the home ground is definitely a boost rather than a burden, " the 34-year-old added.