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Flint Residents Take Legal Action as News Keeps Getting Worse
- February 23, 2016
If consumed, lead can cause developmental delays and learning disabilities. But, despite the costs, officials say fixing the city's lead lines must remain a priority for Flint's residents and the city's financial future. Snyder says the city still has some things to do before it can get the money. The panel will take up the budget legislation Wednesday. It will have to go back to the Senate for approval before it will be forwarded to Gov. (more...)
- February 23, 2016
If consumed, lead can cause developmental delays and learning disabilities. But, despite the costs, officials say fixing the city's lead lines must remain a priority for Flint's residents and the city's financial future. Snyder says the city still has some things to do before it can get the money. The panel will take up the budget legislation Wednesday. It will have to go back to the Senate for approval before it will be forwarded to Gov. (more...)
HRG shares soar as Steinhoff beats Sainsbury's offer
- February 22, 2016
The bid is about £700m more than Sainsbury's £1.35bn offer. Steinhoff unexpectedly entered the fray just days before a February 23 deadline for Sainsbury to make a formal offer, seeking to gain control over more than 800 shops selling everything from jewellery to televisions. (more...)
- February 22, 2016
The bid is about £700m more than Sainsbury's £1.35bn offer. Steinhoff unexpectedly entered the fray just days before a February 23 deadline for Sainsbury to make a formal offer, seeking to gain control over more than 800 shops selling everything from jewellery to televisions. (more...)
Snyder gives $2M for removing Flint's lead water lines
- February 22, 2016
The city plans to start training workers on how to remove lead lines next week. The grants were announced Thursday during a visit to Flint by Sylvia Burwell, head of the U.S. Flint residents didn't have to pay the highest water bill for too long because in August 2015, a state judge ordered the city to roll back water and sewer rates by 35% and end a monthly service charge that generated $900,000 systemwide, according to Food & Water Watch and and the attorney for residents who filed two ... (more...)
- February 22, 2016
The city plans to start training workers on how to remove lead lines next week. The grants were announced Thursday during a visit to Flint by Sylvia Burwell, head of the U.S. Flint residents didn't have to pay the highest water bill for too long because in August 2015, a state judge ordered the city to roll back water and sewer rates by 35% and end a monthly service charge that generated $900,000 systemwide, according to Food & Water Watch and and the attorney for residents who filed two ... (more...)
Governor Rick Snyder Faces Increased Pressure for Flint Pipe Replacement
- February 22, 2016
Separately, Snyder is pushing $165 million in additional spending for lead pipe replacement, bottled water, filters, health care and other services. The new funding would pay for pipe replacement in several hundred homes, but the Flint City Council and the city's chief financial officer still have to take action to receive the grant funding. (more...)
- February 22, 2016
Separately, Snyder is pushing $165 million in additional spending for lead pipe replacement, bottled water, filters, health care and other services. The new funding would pay for pipe replacement in several hundred homes, but the Flint City Council and the city's chief financial officer still have to take action to receive the grant funding. (more...)
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Offers Flint $2 Million More to Clean
- February 22, 2016
The governor plans to earmark $25 million for lead pipe removal in the city. The money comes through a grant to repay Flint for costs incurred in 2015 during the city's reconnection to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. 17, 2016. That hesitancy by lenders could eventually lead to a stop on all new financing for Flint home sales, and cause houses within the city to be unsellable. (more...)
- February 22, 2016
The governor plans to earmark $25 million for lead pipe removal in the city. The money comes through a grant to repay Flint for costs incurred in 2015 during the city's reconnection to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. 17, 2016. That hesitancy by lenders could eventually lead to a stop on all new financing for Flint home sales, and cause houses within the city to be unsellable. (more...)
Utility pleads not guilty in Los Angeles-area gas leak
- February 22, 2016
The illegal discharge violation carries a fine of up to $1,000 a day for each day of the leak, which began in October and continued for about four months, until the gas flow was halted last week. "Stopping the leak is only the first stage of recovery". They have been on site since late January and have unfettered access to the well sites and all documents and material, including the ruptured well casing from which the gas was leaking. (more...)
- February 22, 2016
The illegal discharge violation carries a fine of up to $1,000 a day for each day of the leak, which began in October and continued for about four months, until the gas flow was halted last week. "Stopping the leak is only the first stage of recovery". They have been on site since late January and have unfettered access to the well sites and all documents and material, including the ruptured well casing from which the gas was leaking. (more...)
Saudi Arabia halts $3B Lebanese arms deal amid Iran dispute
- February 21, 2016
Consultations on a preliminary deal between leading oil producers to freeze output should be concluded by March 1 after a group led by Russia and Saudi Arabia reached a common position this week in Doha, Russia's energy minister said. The surprise announcement, carried by the Saudi SPA agency, also described the Lebanese stance as "regrettable and unjustified" and "inconsistent with the fraternal relations between the two countries". (more...)
- February 21, 2016
Consultations on a preliminary deal between leading oil producers to freeze output should be concluded by March 1 after a group led by Russia and Saudi Arabia reached a common position this week in Doha, Russia's energy minister said. The surprise announcement, carried by the Saudi SPA agency, also described the Lebanese stance as "regrettable and unjustified" and "inconsistent with the fraternal relations between the two countries". (more...)
Alabama town forever linked to Lee and "Mockingbird"
- February 21, 2016
As children we wanted Atticus Finch as our dad, as adults we wanted to be a parent like Atticus: just, fair, tolerant and always willing to hear different points of view. As we all know, Lee didn't publish another novel for 55 years and then came out with a prequel, Go Set a Watchman , in 2015, throwing her readers and the publishing world into a quandary. (more...)
- February 21, 2016
As children we wanted Atticus Finch as our dad, as adults we wanted to be a parent like Atticus: just, fair, tolerant and always willing to hear different points of view. As we all know, Lee didn't publish another novel for 55 years and then came out with a prequel, Go Set a Watchman , in 2015, throwing her readers and the publishing world into a quandary. (more...)
Why Saudi Arabia's oil output freeze won't boost prices
- February 21, 2016
The pact to freeze production marked a shift in Saudi oil policy. That's because global production was near record highs in January. Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation said their agreement Tuesday to freeze output at January levels was conditional on other major producers, such as Iran , doing the same. (more...)
- February 21, 2016
The pact to freeze production marked a shift in Saudi oil policy. That's because global production was near record highs in January. Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation said their agreement Tuesday to freeze output at January levels was conditional on other major producers, such as Iran , doing the same. (more...)
Kurdish PKK splinter group claims responsibility for Ankara bombing
- February 21, 2016
Turkey's foreign minister accused the United States on Friday of making conflicting statements about the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, in a sign of deepening divisions between the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies over policy in Syria. (more...)
- February 21, 2016
Turkey's foreign minister accused the United States on Friday of making conflicting statements about the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, in a sign of deepening divisions between the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies over policy in Syria. (more...)
Republicans face off in S. Carolina; Dems battle in Nevada
- February 21, 2016
Rubio and Bush are under intense pressure to fare well Saturday, as is Ohio Governor John Kasich and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, whose campaign has struggled to gain ground. Marco Rubio , the 44-year-old son of Cuban immigrants hopped on stage amid piercing cheers, alongside Nikki Haley , South Carolina's Indian-American governor, and Tim Scott, the state's African-American senator. (more...)
- February 21, 2016
Rubio and Bush are under intense pressure to fare well Saturday, as is Ohio Governor John Kasich and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, whose campaign has struggled to gain ground. Marco Rubio , the 44-year-old son of Cuban immigrants hopped on stage amid piercing cheers, alongside Nikki Haley , South Carolina's Indian-American governor, and Tim Scott, the state's African-American senator. (more...)
SC primary: Three reasons why Donald Trump needs to win big
- February 20, 2016
Sanders accepts Clinton's challenge". We may not be in Iowa anymore, but it might feel like it for some Republicans. Marco Rubio of Florida and Sen. "I hope you don't think the end is near". Bush says the billionaire businessman "can't win, plain and simple". Why is SC a big deal? "I'm very proud to be from SC and have Nikki Haley out for him", Pendleton said. (more...)
- February 20, 2016
Sanders accepts Clinton's challenge". We may not be in Iowa anymore, but it might feel like it for some Republicans. Marco Rubio of Florida and Sen. "I hope you don't think the end is near". Bush says the billionaire businessman "can't win, plain and simple". Why is SC a big deal? "I'm very proud to be from SC and have Nikki Haley out for him", Pendleton said. (more...)
Gov. Snyder announces reboot to study on Flint water infrastructure
- February 20, 2016
But, despite the costs, officials say fixing the city's lead lines must remain a priority for Flint's residents and the city's financial future. Last week, during a meeting with members of House Democratic leadership and the MI delegation, Burwell and Lurie confirmed that HHS anticipates being able to quickly approve a number of requests, including a major Medicaid coverage expansion for children and pregnant women in Flint that would include blood-lead level monitoring, behavioral health ... (more...)
- February 20, 2016
But, despite the costs, officials say fixing the city's lead lines must remain a priority for Flint's residents and the city's financial future. Last week, during a meeting with members of House Democratic leadership and the MI delegation, Burwell and Lurie confirmed that HHS anticipates being able to quickly approve a number of requests, including a major Medicaid coverage expansion for children and pregnant women in Flint that would include blood-lead level monitoring, behavioral health ... (more...)
$30 million approved by House to partially reimburse Flint water bills
- February 20, 2016
Last week Weaver outlined an estimated $55 million public works project that aims to remove and replace all of Flint's residential lead service lines as quickly as possible, with priority given to high-risk households. Rep. Sheldon Neeley, D-Flint, offered an amendment to double the figure to $60 million during the House session Wednesday. Anger, frustration and fear, these are all the emotions generated because of the Flint Water Crisis. (more...)
- February 20, 2016
Last week Weaver outlined an estimated $55 million public works project that aims to remove and replace all of Flint's residential lead service lines as quickly as possible, with priority given to high-risk households. Rep. Sheldon Neeley, D-Flint, offered an amendment to double the figure to $60 million during the House session Wednesday. Anger, frustration and fear, these are all the emotions generated because of the Flint Water Crisis. (more...)
Flint firm starts work to find city's lead water pipes
- February 20, 2016
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver has been vocal in her assertions that the replacement phase needs to happen immediately. But if after 30 days the violation continues, and the state hasn't taken any action, then the EPA "must" take enforcement action against the public utility, the report , Lead in Flint, Michigan's Drinking Water: Federal Regulatory Role, said. (more...)
- February 20, 2016
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver has been vocal in her assertions that the replacement phase needs to happen immediately. But if after 30 days the violation continues, and the state hasn't taken any action, then the EPA "must" take enforcement action against the public utility, the report , Lead in Flint, Michigan's Drinking Water: Federal Regulatory Role, said. (more...)
Gov Snyder addresses plan to replace lead pipes in Flint
- February 20, 2016
The new funding would pay for pipe replacement in several hundred homes. Governor Snyder says the state has approved a grant request from the city. "This is a man-made problem and I hope and pray that the one made this problem is punished for it, because there's no way in this handsome world that they should have did that to we poor people, we poor, black people", said Lawston. (more...)
- February 20, 2016
The new funding would pay for pipe replacement in several hundred homes. Governor Snyder says the state has approved a grant request from the city. "This is a man-made problem and I hope and pray that the one made this problem is punished for it, because there's no way in this handsome world that they should have did that to we poor people, we poor, black people", said Lawston. (more...)
Flint mayor opposes governor's plan on replacing pipes
- February 20, 2016
A lack of corrosion control in the water caused lead to leach from old plumbing. Flint stopped using treated water from Detroit and switched to the Flint River in 2014 to save money when the city was under state emergency financial management, an interim measure while a new pipeline to Lake Huron is built. (more...)
- February 20, 2016
A lack of corrosion control in the water caused lead to leach from old plumbing. Flint stopped using treated water from Detroit and switched to the Flint River in 2014 to save money when the city was under state emergency financial management, an interim measure while a new pipeline to Lake Huron is built. (more...)
Apple Pay's China launch sees sign-up hiccups following huge demand
- February 20, 2016
Alipay, owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba, remains the undisputed king of mobile payments in the country, with a reported 400 million users , or 70% of the market. The service has been hotly anticipated in China since Apple confirmed in December that China would be its fifth country to get it. The social networking and gaming firm Tencent's Tenpay had carved out a 16 percent share. (more...)
- February 20, 2016
Alipay, owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba, remains the undisputed king of mobile payments in the country, with a reported 400 million users , or 70% of the market. The service has been hotly anticipated in China since Apple confirmed in December that China would be its fifth country to get it. The social networking and gaming firm Tencent's Tenpay had carved out a 16 percent share. (more...)
Michigan Governor Snyder: Flint getting $2M to get rid of lead pipes
- February 20, 2016
Rowe has been a long standing fixture in the Flint business community, and Snyder is hoping their familiarity with the city's underground infrastructure will help expedite the replacement process. Targets of the litigation include government officials, a hospital tied to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, and the engineering firm that advised Flint on its water treatment facility. (more...)
- February 20, 2016
Rowe has been a long standing fixture in the Flint business community, and Snyder is hoping their familiarity with the city's underground infrastructure will help expedite the replacement process. Targets of the litigation include government officials, a hospital tied to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, and the engineering firm that advised Flint on its water treatment facility. (more...)
Tainted Flint water pipes being located and replaced
- February 19, 2016
Tanghe said the city will also be including notification in residents' water bills as a reminder. Again, people may have differences in timelines, but her goal is to get pipes replaced. The protestors plan to display an ice sculpture dyed brown to resemble dirty water with the words "Snyder poisoned Flint". "I think it would be a mistake to base the question whether we invest in clean water for somebody's home based on whether that property has a particular value on this particular day". (more...)
- February 19, 2016
Tanghe said the city will also be including notification in residents' water bills as a reminder. Again, people may have differences in timelines, but her goal is to get pipes replaced. The protestors plan to display an ice sculpture dyed brown to resemble dirty water with the words "Snyder poisoned Flint". "I think it would be a mistake to base the question whether we invest in clean water for somebody's home based on whether that property has a particular value on this particular day". (more...)
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