Committee Members in Tough Races

Few expect control of either chamber of Congress to change hands in November's general election, but that doesn't mean the races lack drama or intrigue. Scanning the membership of the House Financial Services Committee, some familiar faces may not be back. None may be more crucial to the future direction of insurance than Rep Paul Kanjorski, chairman of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Insurance. For the industry, the loss of Kanjorski's leadership would be a major blow, veteran industry advocates said.