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A congressional panel criticized the Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan officials for failing to do more to sound the alarm about high levels of lead in Flint's drinking water. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Bhaktapur/Kolkata, Mar 22 (EFE/EPA) .- Various cities across Asia celebrated World Water Day on Monday to highlight the importance of fresh water and its management.World Water Day is held annually on Mar. 22, when the water challenges faced by people around the globe, but especially those in the developing world, are brought to the fore. (Camera: NARENDRA SHRESTHA/PIYAL ADHIKARY).SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF BHAKATPUR, NEPAL; AND KOLKATA, INDIA, ON WORLD WATER DAY.
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.
Obama tells Flint residents he "will not rest" until the city's water supply is safe, and calls the lead-poisoning crisis a "man-made disaster" that was avoidable. 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).