Congress heads to conference on Zika funds

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The House agreed to hold a conference with the Senate to address the wide gap in funding for the Zika virus, but any deal won’t be made until Congress returns from its recess.

Lawmakers agreed via a voice vote to head to conference over the funding, as Democrats have complained that Republicans haven’t moved fast enough to approve funding on the issue.

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