Peter Visclosky: “I would join the chairman in supporting the amendment. I would mention that the Corps' investment in 2010 alone…”

“I would join the chairman in supporting the amendment. I would mention that the Corps' investment in 2010 alone protected infrastructure in this country and prevented over $28 billion worth of damages. The amendment is a modest one and it is spread across all of the accounts for a 0.14 percent increase. As the chairman noted, he worked very vigorously to increase the amounts over the President's request by $6 million. We remain $217 million below last year's level. So, again, I would join the chair in supporting the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Holt). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. King of Iowa”