Obama declares Flint water emergency, Sanders demands Michigan governor resign

Sunday, January 17, 2016
By Paul Martin

RT.com
17 Jan, 2016

President Barack Obama has declared a federal emergency in Flint, Michigan, after the city’s drinking water became contaminated. Meanwhile, Democrat Socialist presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says Michigan’s governor should resign due to his slow response to the crisis.

The US president’s decision to declare a federal emergency will free up $5 million of federal aid so it can be used to combat the health crisis. The city’s drinking water supply has become contaminated with lead.

The money will be able to cover 75 percent of the costs needed to provide filters, filter cartridges and other items residents need in order to ensure they have a safe supply of drinking water.

However, Obama stopped short of granting Governor Rick Snyder’s request of a disaster declaration, which under federal law, is only granted following natural disasters, such as floods and hurricanes. Had the US president announced a disaster declaration, Flint would have been able to receive a much greater aid sum.

“I have pledged to use all state resources possible to help heal Flint, and these additional resources will greatly assist in efforts under way to ensure every resident has access to clean water resources,” Snyder said Saturday.

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