Senate Passes $1.1B In Zika Funding With Push From Southern Republicans
Meanwhile, the House, ignoring veto threats and pleas from Democrats, has put forth legislation that would provide only $622 million in resources to fight the outbreak, about one-third of what President Barack Obama requested.
The Associated Press:
Senate Easily Advances $1.1 Billion In Zika Funding
The New York Times:
Senate Votes To Advance Emergency Funding To Fight Zika Virus
The Wall Street Journal:
Senate Approves $1.1 Billion In Emergency Zika Funding
USA Today:
Senate Advances Compromise Bill To Provide $1.1 Billion To Combat Zika
Politico:
Senate OKs $1.1 Billion To Fight Zika; House Wants Half That
The Associated Press:
House To Vote On Scaled-Back Zika Bill Despite Veto Threat