POTUS also made sure to get some face time with Amariyanna Copeny, an 8-year-old from Flint that sent him a letter asking him to visit her town.
There are also accusations that inmates in Flint's county jail were forced to drink toxic water months after the fact.
The EPA called Michigan’s response “inadequate,” announcing an emergency order to address the water crisis
President Obama on Thursday announced his administration would give the city $80 million in federal funding to assist in the water crisis poisoning thousands -- a growing scandal that has sparked resignation requests from citizens for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.
Residents of Flint, Michigan have taken action against city and state officials by filing three separate class action lawsuits alleging breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of implied warranty and violation of Michigan’s Consumer Protection Act stemming from the city’s inadequate drinkable water. In the suits, the petitioners allege that Flint’s tap water became contaminated […]
