The Afghan national accused of gunning down two National Guard servicemembers had been living what looked like an ordinary family life in a $2,000-a-month apartment in a quiet, picture-perfect Washington state town. To neighbors, he seemed low-key — a dad going about his business. That illusion shattered Wednesday, when the FBI stormed his home in a dramatic predawn raid that left the community reeling.
Marsh McLennan, which mourned the loss of 358 employees in the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks, sent a powerful message in Washington today. Michelle Sartain, a 28-year veteran of the firm, urged lawmakers to renew the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, underscoring the enduring need for protection against catastrophic threats.