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Kildee working on federal help for Flint's water woes

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff

Published December 9, 2015 at 4:44 PM EST

Congressman Dan Kildee speaks at the announcement of the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee tells Cynthia Canty about how he is working on a way for the federal government to help Flint with its drinking-water crisis.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan tells Cynthia Canty about how he is working on a way for the federal government to help Flint following the lead water crisis of 2015. Kildee is trying to get Michigan and the federal government on the same page about a loan forgiveness program that could result in $22 million for fiscally strapped Flint.

Kildee also explains his vote on a new visa program and expounds on the dangers of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's statements about Muslims.