"Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Thursday lifted a hold he placed on bipartisan legislation to address the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where lead-contaminated pipes have resulted in an ongoing public health emergency.
Senators had reached a tentative deal a day earlier for a $220 million package to fix and replace the city's lead-contaminated pipes, make other infrastructure improvements and bolster lead-prevention programs nationwide.
Cruz and at least one other GOP senator objected to a quick vote on the deal, delaying Senate consideration of the bill until at least next week. A spokesman for the Texas senator, Phil Novack, said Thursday night that Cruz had reviewed the bill and will not prevent it from moving forward in the Senate."
Matthew Daly reports for the Associated Press February 25, 2016 (8:32 PM EST).
SEE ALSO:
"Cruz Blocks Vote On Bill To Resolve Flint Water Crisis" (AP: 5:40 PM)
"Cruz Won't Hold Up Flint Aid Deal In Senate" (Politico: 2:48 pm)
"Ted Cruz Singlehandedly Blocking Aid to Flint, Michigan" (Mediaite)
"Hundreds Welcome Bernie Sanders In Flint" (Detroit Free Press)
"Bernie Sanders 'Blown Away' Amid Stories From Emotional Flint Residents" (ABC News)
"Black Movie Directors Are Hosting an Oscars-Night Fundraiser in Flint" (Mother Jones)
"CNN Announces Details Of Democratic Debate In Flint, Michigan" (CNN)
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