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Jan 28

Senate Democrats pitch $400 million fix for lead pipes in Flint

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Senate Democrats on Thursday proposed up to $400 million in emergency federal aid to Flint, Michigan, half of what the state's Republican governor says it will cost to replace and fix the city's lead-contaminated pipes.

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Jan 28

Updated: Michigan lawmakers approve $28M more for Flint water crisis

By David Eggert, Associated Press

LANSING, Michigan — The Michigan Legislature voted Thursday to direct another $28 million to address Flint's water emergency, allocating money for bottled water, medical assessments and other costs in the city struggling with a lead-contaminated supply.

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Jan 25

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State investigator named to Flint water crisis probe

By PBS News Hour

The massive lead contamination of the drinking water in Flint, Michigan, has put public officials in the hot seat for the way concerns and revelations were handled. Now the state's attorney general has named a former prosecutor to investigate whether…

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Jan 20

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In Flint, public trust poisoned by toxic drinking water crisis

By PBS News Hour

In Flint, Michigan, toxic drinking water has become a federal emergency. For a year and a half, residents were consuming water contaminated by lead, despite repeated claims from state health officials that everything was fine. That revelation has led to…

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Jan 20

Obama tours auto show, pledges help for Flint’s water crisis

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

DETROIT -- President Barack Obama will take a victory lap Wednesday in Detroit with a tour of the North American International Auto Show.

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Jan 19

White House appoints official to lead Flint water response

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The White House is appointing a Health and Human Services Department official to lead federal efforts to help the city of Flint, Michigan, deal with its water crisis.

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Jan 18

Michigan Gov. says Clinton politicizing Flint’s water crisis

By Associated Press

FLINT, Mich.-- Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder responded Monday to criticism from presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during the Democratic debates for his handling of Flint's water emergency, saying Clinton is making it a political issue.

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