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I don’t blame the government. We could have gotten it if we wanted it.

Gary Rasmussen, referring to flood insurance, which he doesn't have for his trailer home in Minot, N.D., that is soon to be underwater. About a decade ago, the federal government stopped requiring low-lying valley homes to have flood insurance.

Gary Rasmussen, referring to flood insurance, which he doesn't have for his trailer home in Minot, N.D., that is soon to be underwater. About a decade ago, the federal government stopped requiring low-lying valley homes to have flood insurance.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.