Sen. Lee outlines objections to Flint-inspired aid bill
Washington — U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is objecting to a Flint-inspired bill that he says would federalize the nation’s water infrastructure financing system, arguing that “federal aid is not needed...
View ArticleCoalition calls on the DNC to focus on racial and environmental justice in...
(Source: Friends of the Earth USA) Posted Mar. 2, 2016 / Posted by: Kate Colwell WASHINGTON, D.C. - A broad coalition of environmental and racial justice groups call upon the Democratic National...
View ArticleThe Latest: Snyder reiterates he won't resign over Flint
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on Flint's water crisis (all times local): 2 p.m. A spokesman for Gov. Rick Snyder says the Republican is "fully committed" to remaining in office and a top Democrat's...
View ArticleCHAIRMAN BECERRA TO JOIN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO FLINT AND HEAR DIRECTLY...
(Source: The Democratic Caucus - US House of the Representatives) March 3, 2016 Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA-34) will travel to Flint, Michigan tomorrow as part of a Congressional...
View ArticleThe Latest: For Democrats, Flint crisis presents opportunity
WASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on campaign 2016 (all Eastern Standard Times): 4:30 p.m. Flint's lead-contaminated water has become a hot-button issue for Democratic presidential candidates Hillary...
View ArticleMichigan governor urges FEMA to reconsider denial of funds for Flint
(Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has urged federal officials to reconsider their denial for funds to help deal with the fallout from the lead-contaminated water in the city of Flint, his...
View ArticleGOP senator: Federal aid not needed in Flint water crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah said Friday that federal aid is not needed in Flint, Michigan, where lead-contaminated pipes have resulted in an ongoing public health emergency. Lee...
View ArticleRubio Accuses Democrats Of 'Politicizing' Flint Water Crisis
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) said during Thursday’s Republican debate that it was “unfair” for Democrats to politicize the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. “I don’t think...
View ArticleFor Democrats, Flint crisis presents opportunity
WASHINGTON (AP) " The Latest on campaign 2016 (all Eastern Standard Times):4:30 p.m.Flint's lead-contaminated water has become a hot-button issue for Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton...
View ArticleFor Dems, Flint crisis offers campaign opportunity
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Nakiya Wakes raised her hand in a church to ask Bernie Sanders what he would do to help the people of Flint if he is elected president. The city's lead-tainted water, Wakes said, is...
View ArticleFor Democrats, Flint crisis offers campaign opportunity
This majority-black impoverished community in central Michigan is dealing with a months-long state of emergency over its contaminated drinking water. The crisis has become a hot-button issue for...
View ArticleRevisiting The Presidential Primary Election Contests
Sometimes in seeking to understand the way in which current urgent political and economic, domestic and foreign issues are discussed in the media and among respective candidates in an election campaign...
View ArticleClinton, Sanders knock GOP on eve of Democratic debate
Detroit – Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton on Saturday prepared for her upcoming debate with Bernie Sanders by mocking Republicans for their raucous contest earlier this week....
View ArticleCongressman Dan Kildee Leads Twenty-Six Members of Congress to Flint to Meet...
(Source: Daniel Kildee) March 4, 2016 FLINT - Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today led a congressional delegation to Flint, Mich., to hear directly from residents affected by the city's ongoing water...
View ArticleGOP senator: Federal aid not needed in Flint water crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah said Friday that federal aid is not needed in Flint, Michigan, where lead-contaminated pipes have resulted in an ongoing public health emergency. Lee...
View ArticleFlint mayor inherited water crisis and intends to keep it in spotlight until...
Karen Weaver was on the road to becoming a CEO but set aside her career to lead city efforts to get contaminated pipes replaced and hold officials accountable...
View ArticleMcGovern, Clark Join 25 Members of Congress in Flint to Meet with Families...
(Source: James McGovern) FLINT, MI - Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Katherine Clark (MA-05) joined a congressional delegation to Flint, Michigan, to hear directly from residents affected by...
View ArticleUtah Senator Blocks Federal Aid for Flint Water Crisis
(WASHINGTON) — Federal aid is not needed in Flint, Michigan, where lead-contaminated pipes have resulted in an ongoing public health emergency, a Republican senator said Friday. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah,...
View ArticleDemocrats make Flint water crisis a top campaign issue
The crisis has become a hot-button issue for Democratic presidential candidates. In a break from his large rallies, he listened to...
View ArticleFlint crisis a campaign issue for Democrats, less so for GOP
Click photo to enlarge FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds the hand of Flint Mayor Karen Weaver during a meeting with officials at the House...
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