Clinton knocks congressional Republicans over funding to fight Zika virus

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Clinton knocks congressional Republicans over funding to fight Zika virus

By Dan Merica, CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/18/politics/hillary-clinton-republicans-zika-virus/index.html

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(CNN) — Hillary Clinton knocked congressional Republicans on Friday for taking a scheduled two-week break without approving President Barack Obama's requested $1.8 billion to combat the Zika virus.

Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that has spread rapidly in Central and South America. The virus is particularly concerning because it has been linked to dangerous neurological birth disorder in newborns.

The World Health Organization estimates 3 million to 4 million people across the Americas will be infected with the virus in the next year.

"There is a lot we need to do, and fast. First and foremost, Congress should meet President Obama's request for $1.8 billion in emergency appropriations to fight Zika," Clinton said in a post on Medium, referring to the budget request the President made in February.



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[Broward]

1. She's so progressive, nt.

[Little_Wing]

2. Out there on the front lines

fighting the establishment for the little guy!