Obama To Visit Flint Today Amid Calls For Swifter Action

"LANSING — President Barack Obama arrives in Flint Wednesday to witness first-hand a 2-year-old contaminated drinking water crisis amid growing calls for a stronger federal role in fixing the man-made catastrophe.

Obama's visit underscores the need for cooperation at all levels of government to make Flint's water safe to drink, but also highlights ongoing tensions between Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and the Democratic president, and between Snyder and the city's Democratic Mayor Karen Weaver.

It also comes amid growing frustrations with actions taken -- and not taken -- so far, particularly by the State of Michigan."

Paul Egan and Todd Spangler report for the Detroit Free Press May 3, 2016.

SEE ALSO:

"President Obama To Visit Food Bank, Hold Neighborhood Roundtable In Flint" (Flint Journal)

"As Flint Was Slowly Poisoned, Snyder's Inner Circle Failed To Act" (Flint Journal)

Flint Journal Water Crisis Portal Page

"Obama To Meet With Flint, Michigan Residents On Water Crisis" (Reuters)

"Meet The 8-Year-Old Girl Who Inspired President Obama To Visit Flint" (Washington Post)

"Michigan Governor Hopes Obama Will Drink Flint Water During Visit" (ABC News)

"Snyder Set To Discuss Flint Crisis With Obama, Mayor" (Detroit News)

"Obama Won't Drink Flint's Water During Visit" (The Hill)