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Water Spotlight

Flint water crisis brings U.S. Surgeon General to town for talks

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The crisis in Flint is about more than poisoned water

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How the Flint River got so toxic

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Flint water crisis: Michigan governor’s advisers warned months before disclosure

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Emails: Flint water warnings reached gov’s inner circle

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Top Snyder aides urged going back to Detroit water

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US water industry faces tide of scrutiny after Flint scandal

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Snyder ordered DEQ to withhold Flint lead test results, emails claim

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Flint water crisis documents a scary read if you believe in democracy

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Flint crisis reminds us: profit motive has no place when it comes to necessities

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Where blame leads so far in Flint water crisis

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Michigan infrastructure negligence evident in Flint crisis

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