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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder asks President Obama to declare both an emergency and an expedited major disaster in the county where the city of Flint has been dealing with the fallout from lead-contaminated drinking water. Jillian Kitchener reports.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder asks that the water crisis in Flint, Michigan be declared a federal emergency, after lead was found in the drinking water of the Detroit suburb. Diane Hodges reports.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder apologizes for the contaminated drinking water crisis in the city of Flint during his State of the State address and says, "I'm sorry, and I will fix it." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Over 200 residents from Flint, Michigan travel by bus to Washington, DC, demanding lead-free drinking water and the resignation of Governor Rick Snyder. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Residents of Flint protested Michigan governor's annual address and demanded he be accountable for the deplorable drinking water in the city of Flint that saved the government money.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been criminally charged with willful neglect of duty. The charges come in connection with the Flint water crisis. Former Michigan health director Nick Lyons is another official also expected to face charges. The Flint water crisis started in 2014, when the city decided to switch to a new water supply to save costs. Business Insider reports the water supply the city moved to use, however, was contaminated with lead and other toxins.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette brings charges against three Flint officials for allegedly tampering with water test samples and conspiracy to hide results. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Michigan's attorney general is expected to announce the first criminal charges connected to his investigation into dangerous levels of lead in Flint's drinking water. Linda So reports.
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