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President Obama visited Flint, Michigan Thursday to speak to the residents who have been plagued with the consequences stemming from lead in their drinking water.   The crisis was uncovered , in part, by scientists at Virginia Tech in early 2016 and made national headlines shortly after.  Flint residents, however, have complained about the water for nearly two years. President Obama speaks to Flint residents on Flint's water crisis.  (Photo/CNN) Flint's pipes were found to be corroded as a result of a money-saving decision not to use anti-corrosive chemicals to treat the water.  That decision backfired terribly. Flint residents have reported different reactions after drinking the water that include  skin rashes ,  legions  and headaches.  At least one Michigan resident reportedly was diagnosed with  5 times  normal lead levels, causing him excruciating pain and suffering. SEE: The Flint 100   “The Flint water crisis has been called a story of government failure, in

Two items that made the news a bit worthwhile over the weekend. Malia Obama, 17, will be going to Harvard according to a statement from the Office of the First Lady, following in the footsteps of her parents. The press release also states that, "Malia will take a gap year before beginning school." The Obamas are both Harvard law school graduates; the first lady in 1988, the president in 1991. Read : Harvard and slavery . America has watched the Obama girls, Malia Ann and her sister Natasha (Sasha), grow up in the White House since they were the wee ages of 9 and 6, and look at them now.  The Obama girls, whenever they're asked, 'So, where did you grow up, can say 'I grew up in the White House.' Both young ladies made Makers.com's 31 Most Influential Women under 30  back in March. The girls have been scrutinized by more than a few mean people since they graced the White House with their presence; however, despite what these mean people say  th