Michigan Governor Names Panel To Fix Flint's Contaminated Water System

"Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Wednesday appointed a group of government officials, health and other experts to implement long-term fixes for Flint's lead-contaminated water system, which has become a national scandal.

The 17-member committee would recommend ways to help people exposed to lead, study Flint's water infrastructure and determine possible upgrades. The members includes Flint Mayor Karen Weaver and county and state officials.

Snyder, a Republican, also said he wanted the Medicaid social health care program to be expanded to cover all Flint children. In an interview airing on CNN Wednesday evening, Snyder said that officials expect a higher tally of children affected than blood tests have shown so far."

Mary Wisniewski reports for Reuters January 27, 2016.

SEE ALSO:

"New Lawsuit Seeks Replacement Of Flint's Lead Pipes" (Aljazeera America)

"Flint's Undocumented Migrants Hesitate To Request Help During Water Crisis" (NPR)

"Flint Needs Long-Term Solutions To Unsafe Water, State Official Says" (NPR)

"Lawmakers Want EPA To Notify Public Of High Lead Levels" (Detroit Free Press)