Obama, Florida gov strategize over Zika

By Nicole Duran

Published July 21, 2016 5:33pm ET

Obama, Florida gov strategize over Zika — President Obama told Scott he expected the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award Florida $5.6 million on top of the $2 million already earmarked for the Sunshine State. (AP Photo) | Carolyn Kaster

President Obama will help Florida fight virus-carrying mosquitos and handle Zika outbreaks, even if Congress isn’t, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Thursday.

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