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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.
Giving testimony about his oversight of the Flint water crisis, Michigan governor Rick Snyder tells the House Oversight Committee that "not a day or night goes by that this tragedy doesn't weigh on my mind." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
The White House says it's committed to helping Flint, Michigan fix its water issues, but says federal officials will reexamine their relationship with state and local water agencies to prevent similar situations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
U.S. President Barack Obama takes a sip of filtered water in a bid to show that it's safe during a visit to Flint, Michigan, a city struggling with the effects of lead-poisoned drinking water. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder replenishes his supply of tap water from Flint, in hopes of reassuring residents that the water is no longer contaminated with harmful chemicals. Diane Hodges reports.
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).
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