Nation Apr 28

Senate committee approves $220M Flint aid package

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee on Thursday approved a $220 million aid package for Flint, Michigan, as the city struggles to deal with a water crisis and public health emergency from lead-contaminated pipes.

Politics Apr 26

Senators reach new deal to address Flint water crisis

WASHINGTON -- For the second time in two months, the Senate has reached a bipartisan deal to address a water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where lead-contaminated pipes have resulted in an ongoing public health emergency.