Missouri lawmakers back changes to river management

Monday, September 19, 2011 | 7:34 a.m. CDT; updated 9:19 a.m. CDT, Monday, September 19, 2011

JEFFERSON CITY — Several members of Missouri's U.S. House delegation are backing legislation requiring the Army Corps of Engineers to adjust water levels in upstream reservoirs on the Missouri River to prevent massive flooding downstream.

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