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Rob Portman says Republicans should work with Biden on infrastructure
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Rob Portman says Republicans should work with Biden on infrastructure

The Republican senator who is leading negotiations for his party on a bipartisan infrastructure plan says Republicans have nothing to lose and much to gain in cutting a deal with the president.
Gabriel Filippelli: Biden's infrastructure plan targets lead pipes that threaten public health across the US
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Gabriel Filippelli: Biden's infrastructure plan targets lead pipes that threaten public health across the US

President Biden has proposed spending $45 billion to replace every lead water pipe and service line in the nation. A public health expert explains why he sees this as a worthwhile investment.
Flint water crisis: Former Gov. Rick Snyder to face criminal charges
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Flint water crisis: Former Gov. Rick Snyder to face criminal charges

The ex-governor and several other former officials are expected to face imminent criminal charges for their role in the 2014 Flint water crisis.
The EPA has updated rules governing lead in drinking water

The EPA has updated rules governing lead in drinking water

The federal government will require testing for lead contamination in schools and day care facilities and will compel utilities to inventory all lead service lines. But it will allow many of the nation's estimated 6 million or more lead pipes to remain in the ground.

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Will Sarni: Water inequality used to be a developing world problem only. Not any more
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Will Sarni: Water inequality used to be a developing world problem only. Not any more

The problems of water scarcity and polluted supplies are no longer solely the preserve of developing countries.
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