It says major parts of the program use authority already provided by Congress, but some pieces require approval.

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"Congress should not allow the federal government to be involved in the flood insurance industry in the first place, let alone expand the national flood insurance program's authority, " the Club for Growth wrote on its website.

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The Medicare program has plenty of authority to alter its risk-adjustment process in response to new evidence.

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