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John Shimkus: “To say that the reason that Flint, Michigan, happened is because of lack of federal initiative is not a true statement.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
To say that the reason that Flint, Michigan, happened is because of lack of federal initiative is not a true statement.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus argues that Flint's water crisis was a state and local issue, not solely federal.

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