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Senate Committee OKs Millions to Aid Flint in Water Crisis
Source: Associated Press
Senate Committee OKs Millions to Aid Flint in Water Crisis
By MATTHEW DALY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — Apr 28, 2016, 11:20 AM ET
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.
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee backed the bipartisan deal as part of a broader, $4.8 billion bill that authorizes water-related projects across the country for flood control, harbor deepening and other steps.
The bill was approved, 19-1, and could come up for a Senate vote in May.
The measure would authorize $100 million in grants and loans to replace lead-contaminated pipes in Flint and other cities with lead emergencies, as well as $70 million toward loans to improve water infrastructure across the country. It also includes $50 million to bolster lead-prevention programs and improve children's health nationwide.
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By MATTHEW DALY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — Apr 28, 2016, 11:20 AM ET
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.
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee backed the bipartisan deal as part of a broader, $4.8 billion bill that authorizes water-related projects across the country for flood control, harbor deepening and other steps.
The bill was approved, 19-1, and could come up for a Senate vote in May.
The measure would authorize $100 million in grants and loans to replace lead-contaminated pipes in Flint and other cities with lead emergencies, as well as $70 million toward loans to improve water infrastructure across the country. It also includes $50 million to bolster lead-prevention programs and improve children's health nationwide.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/senate-committee-oks-millions-aid-flint-water-crisis-38733913