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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2016 · 8 MIN

Wall Street Takes Priority Over Zika Concerns in Senate

from Political Theater · host CQ Roll Call

Despite dire warnings that the mosquito-borne Zika virus is poised to become a public health threat, the Senate was unable to overcome partisan bickering to allocate money toward prevention efforts.  Lawmakers, however, voted to help Puerto Rico avoid defaulting on its $72 billion debt. CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Jane Norman explain what happened and why. @CQNow, @RollCall  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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