"Congress Strikes Deal On Water Bill With Flint Aid"

"Lawmakers reached a deal on a massive waterways bill that provides drought relief for California and emergency aid for the lead-stricken community of Flint, Mich.

But Congress will still have to appropriate funding for the drinking water crisis, meaning the issue will factor into the spending bill debate.

'We will continue working to reach a final agreement and will hold Republican leaders accountable to their promise to pass assistance by the end of the year,' Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said in a statement.

The water legislation, which authorizes dozens of infrastructure projects around the country, includes $170 million in authorizing language for the Flint drinking water crisis — with the goal of appropriating the money in a continuing resolution (CR)."

Melanie Zanona reports for The Hill December 5, 2016.

SEE ALSO:

"House, Senate Leaders Reach Deal On Calif. Drought, Flint" (Associated Press)

"Senator Blasts GOP Push For California Drought Language In Water Bill" (The Hill)

"Boxer Slams Water Bill Rider Backed By Feinstein" (San Francisco Chronicle)

"Federal Funding For Flint In Peril Again" (Detroit Free Press)

"Boxer, Feinstein In Angry Split Over New California Water-Bill Plan" (Sacramento Bee)