Corps is working with at least 13 states to convert hotels, college dorms into "ICU-like" space, its commander Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite says.

Pearl River flooding has renewed urgency for regional control efforts, including a controversial plan to build a dam in Jackson that would create a 1,500-acre lake, widen the river and make way for commercial development.

Pilot program includes $378 million for Mobile harbor, south Louisiana projects.

Joint venture will design 26.7-mile-long coastal system near Galveston in a two-year effort, with construction to finish by 2026.

Construction groups praise the rule but environmental organizations strongly oppose it, with lawsuits expected.

Spellmon now is deputy commanding general overseeing Corps civil works and emergency-response activities.

Legislation has mix of increases and cuts for infrastructure programs, but positive tax and other non-spending provisions.