Senate Is Set to Vote on Zika and Government Funding

The New York Times: WASHINGTON — After an unexpected delay, the Senate is scheduled to vote on Tuesday to advance a bill to keep the government’s lights on and to help fund the fight against Zika, while paving the way for Planned Parenthood’s partner in Puerto Rico to have access to some of the roughly $1.1 billion in planned federal money in its efforts against the virus.

The timing of the vote, which had been scheduled for Monday evening, may slow the Senate’s race to the early recess sought by Republicans craving the chance to return home to campaign.

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