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To the Point
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As Zika invades the US, Congress dithers

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 05, 2016 National
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.

Photo: Mosquito Spraying in Miami's Wynwood Area (Associated Press)

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Paul von Zielbauer, Evan George, Katie Cooper

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