Congress debates budget and reforms in environmental bills
The House advanced HR 5538 with 7.98 billion for the EPA and funds for Interior agencies and the Smithsonian, while defeating an amendment to cut climate research. Separate actions included a Senate vote on lead paint rules, a judicial-oversight bill, and confirmation of Carla Hayden as librarian of Congress, with votes on abortion and Zika-related probes and Iran heavy water funding.
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Zika funding bill blocked over Planned Parenthood riders
Congress left town for seven weeks with no final Zika funding package. Democrats blocked a $1.1 billion bill over conservative riders, including gains for Planned Parenthood, while Republicans blamed Democrats for gridlock as public health groups urged action.
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