Congressional Research Service: 'Flooding & Federal Projects - Exposures & Limits to Liability' (Part 1 of 2)
February 03, 2023
February 03, 2023
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47403) on Feb. 2, 2023, entitled "Flooding and Federal Projects: Exposures and Limits to Liability" by legislative attorney Kristen Hite:
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SUMMARY
Over the past century, the federal government has undertaken a number of civil works projects to prevent widespread flooding damage. Congress authorizes these flood control projects and generally delegates de . . .
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SUMMARY
Over the past century, the federal government has undertaken a number of civil works projects to prevent widespread flooding damage. Congress authorizes these flood control projects and generally delegates de . . .