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As Zika invades the US, Congress dithers
Despite warnings about a Zika virus epidemic, Congress has refused to break into its summer recess and appropriate $33 million needed by the end of this month. Money is running out for developing a possible vaccine, as a disease that causes birth defects is beginning to spread.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPhoto: Mosquito Spraying in Miami's Wynwood Area (Associated Press)
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3 storiesWill the big bold jobs report matter to voters?
President Obama's approval ratings are on the rise, despite widespread concern about the economy — which is a major issue in the presidential campaign. Today, the Labor Department released figures about July , and it's “finally, a big, bold and ambiguously good jobs report.”
Read the story7 minA public health scare and congressional inaction
For the first time ever, the CDC has issued a travel warning inside the United States, as the Zika virus has broken out in Miami, and some public health experts are warning of an epidemic. Anxiety is growing among pregnant women at risk of giving birth to babies with deformed skulls and brains.
Read the story33 minHillary Holds First Press Conference in 2016
Donald Trump has trashed Hillary Clinton for not holding a press conference for many months. Today, she did just that.
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