McConnell Provides Update on Zika, Veterans Funding

‘I expect to move forward this week on a continuing resolution through December 9 at last year’s enacted levels and include funds for Zika control and our veterans.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today on legislation to responsibly fund the government:

Members on both sides have been working towards an agreement to responsibly fund the government.

We’ve made a lot of important progress already.

I expect to move forward this week on a continuing resolution through December 9 at last year’s enacted levels and include funds for Zika control and our veterans.

Talks are continuing, and leaders from both parties will meet later this afternoon at the White House to discuss the progress and path forward.

Related Issues: Zika Virus, Veterans, Appropriations, America's Military

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