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What’s behind Congress’ biting infighting over Zika funding?

Clip: 5/24/2016 | 9m 21s

The White House issued a $1.9 billion plan for combating Zika virus in the U.S.

In February, the White House issued a $1.9 billion plan for combating Zika virus in the U.S., including provisions for mosquito control, education and research into a vaccine. While GOP lawmakers opposed that plan, the Senate passed a bipartisan $1.1 billion compromise bill last week. Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., for more on the funding debate.

05/24/2016 | Rating NR

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