President Trump approves DC emergency declaration over Potomac sewage spill; FEMA mobilizes
President Donald Trump said the federal government will step in to “protect” the Potomac River following the collapse of a major sewer pipe in the Washington, D.C., region, and accused local officials of mismanaging waste management systems.
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3 developments- Feb 16Trump says federal government to step in to protect Potomac River after sewage leak
- Feb 19D.C. Mayor declares emergency on Potomac River sewage spill to get federal funding
- Feb 21President Trump approves DC emergency declaration over Potomac sewage spill; FEMA mobilizes
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