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Lee Terry: My constituents and I--and discussions with many of our political leaders throughout the State--firmly believe that the…

On the recordNovember 29, 2011
My constituents and I--and discussions with many of our political leaders throughout the State--firmly believe that the Corps of Engineers must return to their basic principles and purpose of the dam system along the Missouri River, which is flood control.
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Lee Terry
Nebraska

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Lee Terry emphasizes the need for the Corps of Engineers to prioritize flood control.

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