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Governor Extends Flint Water Emergency As State Approves Funds


Champ Kind
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2016-01-28T184358Z_2_LYNXNPEC0R19K_RTROPTP_2_MICHIGAN-WATER.JPGBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Thursday extended a state of emergency in Flint until April 14, as the Michigan legislature gave final approval of $28 million to address the drinking water crisis. Snyder's move approved by the state legislature means the state emergency declaration will continue as long as the federal emergency declaration issued earlier this month by President Barack Obama. "Extending this emergency will help us continue these efforts while working on long-term solutions to help Flint recover," Snyder said of providing access to bottled water, filters and testing kits.

 

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