Obama seeks 6.2 billion to fight Ebola in Africa and US
President Barack Obama asked Congress for 6.2 billion in emergency funds to combat Ebola at its source in West Africa and protect the United States. Officials said 2.0 billion would go to USAID, 2.4 billion to HHS, and over 1.5 billion to a contingency fund for unanticipated developments and vaccinating health workers, marking the first post election request to a Republican Congress.
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Ebola funding clash tests lame duck Senate stance
The White House seeks rapid approval of emergency Ebola funding during the lame duck session as Democrats hold the Senate. Republicans may demand budget cuts elsewhere if the money is deemed necessary, highlighting bipartisan scrutiny of the crisis response.
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Ebola drug testing plan aims for umbrella trial speed
Officials outlined an umbrella study to test multiple Ebola drugs at once with a single comparison group. The plan, described by FDA official Dr. Luciana Borio, would monitor results in real time to identify effective treatments as researchers pair each patient on a drug with a control. NIH developed the approach to declare a winner early and guide care while providing supportive therapy.
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