U.S. Congressional Negotiations Over Zika Funding Likely Will Continue Into June, The Hill Reports

The Hill: GOP mired in Zika dispute
“The House and Senate have both passed funding to combat the Zika virus, but there appears to be little chance Republicans will reach a deal before the Memorial Day recess. … The task of merging the bills would be difficult even on a slow legislative week. But with the House and Senate this week trying to muscle through massive energy appropriation and defense authorization bills, respectively, it appears the effort will slip into June…” (Ferris, 4/24).

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