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  • Flint, Mich., Water Crisis: How Much Is Gov. Snyder Responsible?

    We knew the Flint, Mich., water crisis had poisoned people—now the investigation has reached the point of manslaughter charges. Along with several others, Nick Lyon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, was charged June 14 with misconduct in office and involuntary manslaughter for his role in the crisis—specifically, for failing to…

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    Louise Seamster, Derek Galyon, Nichole Proctor and Patrick Sonnenberg






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    June 27, 2017
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Louise Seamster, Derek Galyon, Nichole Proctor and Patrick Sonnenberg






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