Michigan governor issues appeal over denial of funds for Flint

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

World | Thu Mar 3, 2016 2:14pm EST

Michigan governor issues appeal over denial of funds for Flint

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has urged federal officials to reconsider their denial for funds to help deal with the crisis caused by lead-contaminated water in the city of Flint, his office said on Thursday.

The contamination and the state's long delay in addressing the problem have sparked outrage and drawn attention from U.S. presidential candidates.

In the latest appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Snyder is requesting money to pay for food, water and other essential needs; the removal of health and safety hazards; activation of emergency operations centers; measures to avoid further damage; and homeowners' repairs not covered by insurance.

A FEMA spokesman said Snyder's appeal was under review by the agency.

The agency turned down an earlier request for financial help in January but has provided non-monetary support in the form of a FEMA coordinator.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-michigan-water-idUSKCN0W52AK

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1. Yeah put the burden on the US Gov't

Not on his state. Fucker. Some dumbass in MI fucks up his piece of the world, fucks up the people in that piece of the world, then wants everyone else to pay for it. What a fucking asshole. Why aren't people marching on his house?