White House predicts ‘dysfunction’ in Congress in September

By Nicole Duran

Published July 28, 2016 7:21pm ET

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White House predicts ‘dysfunction’ in Congress in September — When asked to name the White House's priorities, Josh Earnest named funding to combat the Zika virus and opioid addiction, as well as overhauling the criminal justice system and ratifying the TPP. (AP Photo) | Manuel Balce Ceneta

The White House said Thursday that when Congress returns in September, officials would keep up pressure on congressional Republicans to pass bills funding two public health emergencies, and to pass President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

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