The chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has responded to last week’s Metro Times cover story that included new, previously unreported revelations of a cover-up in the Flint water crisis. “Governor Snyder obstructed the Committee’s investigation from the outset and set the tone that his decisions were above accountability. Baird also altered Flint water crisis timelines — created by the state environmental and health departments to provide their agencies actions during the water crisis — to prevent the full scope of the Snyder’s administration's actions from going public. Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib spoke out on the story on Tuesday, condemning Snyder for covering up the Flint water crisis. “You won’t be surprised to learn, however, we heard not a peep.”Stay connected with Detroit Metro Times.

Source: MetroXpress July 28, 2021 18:33 UTC