As you know, the Zika virus was reported in my home State of Washington this week.

I would just like to ask you what advice I should give her with regard to going to the beach this summer.

Are NIH and BARDA working on developing antiviral treatment options that could be used with pregnant women who are infected with Zika?

There is still a lot we need to learn about this virus, but one thing is clear is we cannot wait to act.

I am glad we have the opportunity to speak with experts who are on the front lines of our response efforts.

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I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 23, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building to conduct…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 23, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…

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