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Dems look to force vote on Zika money

By Susan Ferrechio
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Dems look to force vote on Zika money

House Democrats on Tuesday moved to force the House to vote on President Obama’s request for $1.9 billion to combat the Zika virus.

Democrats announced they plan to file a discharge petition, which would trigger a floor vote on the funding plan if 218 lawmakers sign it.

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