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President Obama urges Congress to approve a $6.18 billion request for funding the fight against Ebola before lawmakers leave on holiday in two weeks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
President Barack Obama says funding to fight Zika is running out and calls on Congress to approve additional funds to combat the spread of the Zika virus.Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
"We're beginning right now on a whole bunch of promising pathways" to develop a Zika vaccine, says President Obama, calling on Congress to end the deadlock on funding before they recess later this summer. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
President Obama is calling on Congress to "get me a bill that has sufficient funds to do the job," as he seeks $1.9 billion in the fight against Zika. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
President Obama says 'extraordinary strides' have been made in driving back Ebola in West Africa. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).