White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week
Washington (CNN)White House officials are expected to ask Congress for emergency funding this week to battle the coronavirus amid growing fears of a larger outbreak in the US, two officials familiar with the forthcoming request said. A spokesperson for HHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The supplemental funding request was first reported by Politico. The discussions about funding come as the Trump Administration has grappled with how to deal with the rapidly-spreading disease, including what to do with those Americans on board that cruise ship who…
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