With rising temperatures in the weeks ahead, officials are warning about expected outbreaks of the virus, particularly in the South and the Southwest.
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House Zika bill falls short of White House request
The White House has urged lawmakers to act quickly with the mosquito season approaching.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate easily approves Zika funding, but House fight looms
House Republicans have a competing proposal that offers less money and would offset the spending with cuts to Ebola funds.
Posted inNation & World, News
What do you fear more: Zika, or GMO mosquitoes? FDA wants to know
Your input will help the Food and Drug Administration decide whether to let a biotech firm release its lab-bred mosquitoes near Key West.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: So much for ‘pro-life’ – Republicans slow to combat Zika threat
The continuing delay since President Obama asked for funding three months ago will lead to more deformed fetuses.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Urinalysis found to be superior to blood test in detecting Zika
The test could potentially help efforts to control Zika, which is mainly carried by mosquitoes, as the virus is expected to spread further into North America in months to come.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Congress has no reason to delay Zika funding
The case for spending money on pest control, further testing and vaccine research is overwhelming.
Posted inPolitics
Congress leaves town with much left to resolve
Averting Puerto Rico’s looming financial disaster and funding to fight the Zika virus are two key issues.
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White House to transfer Ebola funds to fighting Zika virus
Roughly 75 percent of the $600 million or so would be devoted to the Centers for Disease Control.