`` We agree with the judge 's ruling and ca n't say too terribly much more because there 's other legal matters to be settled , '' he said . NEW : Judge Stanwood Duval believes Congress deserves blame for role in the flooding . Duval rules 1928 law shields the federal government from liability over flood controls . Congress ' plans appeal , Thursday press conference .
NEW : Judge Stanwood Duval believes Congress deserves blame for role in the flooding . Duval rules 1928 law shields the federal government from liability over flood controls . Congress ' plans appeal , Thursday press conference .