By historically prioritizing flood control projects in affluent areas, the Corps has been putting projects that protect property values ahead of projects that save lives.
Jimmy Panetta: “By historically prioritizing flood control projects in affluent areas, the Corps has been putting projects that protect…”
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Panetta criticizes the Corps for neglecting flood control in low-income areas.
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