House passes water funding bill

Published December 8, 2016 7:40pm ET



The House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a major water funding bill.

The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation bill, which passed 360-61, is a compromise measure that the House and Senate introduced Monday and wraps in water resources and water waste bills, as well as significant tribal and natural resources legislation, and other important measures to improve the nation’s infrastructure. The bill includes $170 million to help Flint., Mich., whose residents have been unable to drink their water without a filter for more than a year because the water is contaminated by lead.

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