Senate Republicans have scheduled a vote for next week on a short term spending package that would also provide federal funds to fight Zika, even though Democrats are still scoffing at the proposal.

The deal, which would fund the government through Dec. 9, includes a sweetener for Democrats — additional federal funds to help states deal with the growing opioid addiction crisis.

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