"Senators Strike Funding Deal To Help Flint Replace Poisonous Pipes"

"WASHINGTON -- Senators reached a deal Wednesday to make money available to cities like Flint, Michigan, which desperately needs to replace lead pipes that have potentially poisoned thousands.

After weeks of negotiations, Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) said he and Michigan Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D) and Gary Peters (D) had reached an agreement on how to pay for the money that will be made available to not only Flint but also other cities that have crumbling water infrastructure.

The measure was fast-tracked on Wednesday, setting up a possible vote as early as next week to redirect $250 million from the Energy Department's Advanced Vehicle Technology Fund. While it doesn't send money directly to Flint, the city will be able to apply for a loan to receive a chunk of the money."

Laura Barron-Lopez reports for the Huffington Post February 24, 2016.

SEE ALSO:

"Senators Reach Tentative Deal on Flint Water Crisis Aid" (AP)

"Senators Reach Deal To Help State Water Programs After Flint" (Reuters)

"Senate Reaches Deal On $250M Flint Aid Package" (The Hill)