On the recordNovember 29, 2011
I am going to ask that the Corps be responsible to Congress, once again calling that flood control be the primary purpose of the Corps.
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congress.govI am going to ask that the Corps be responsible to Congress, once again calling that flood control be the primary purpose of the Corps.
Latham emphasizes the need for the Corps of Engineers to prioritize flood control.
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