States say they need more help replacing lead pipes. Congress may cut the funding instead.

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By Keerti GopalJan 13, 2026, 9:15 am108 ptsTrending
The Senate is taking up a spending package passed by the House of Representatives that would cut $125 million in funding promised this year to replace toxic lead pipes. Including three of 12 appropriations bills, this package will fund parts of the federal government, including the Environmental Protection…

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