Democrats Seek Lame Duck WRDA Conference To Guarantee Flint Funding

September 28, 2016
Democratic lawmakers are seeking to reconcile competing Army Corps of Engineers authorization bills approved by the House and Senate during a quick conference during Congress' lame duck session after the November elections, aiming to ensure the bill includes long-sought funding to provide aid to Flint, MI, for its lead in drinking water crisis. The House on Sept. 28 approved its version of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a 399-25 vote, including a compromise amendment to provide aid to...


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