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Jimmy Panetta: By historically prioritizing flood control projects in affluent areas, the Corps has been putting projects that protect…

On the recordApril 13, 2021
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.
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Jimmy Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta criticizes the Corps for neglecting flood control in low-income areas.

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