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On the recordMarch 1, 2016
I believe this decision is ill-advised, and it will force federal agencies to either compromise the critical work that they're doing in other areas, or shortchange the federal response to Zika and Ebola.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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Pallone criticizes House Republicans for diverting Ebola funds for Zika response.

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