Congress Is Going On Vacation – Without Funding The Fight Against Zika

<p>Congress is going on vacation without funding the fight against Zika.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>Mosquitos carry the Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in children.</p><p><br/></p><p>Puerto Rico has already seen 1,800 infections. And health officials say the rest of the U.S. will be hit by Zika this summer.</p><p><br/></p><p>President Obama asked for $1.9 billion to fight the virus. House Republicans gave him $1.1 billion but only in exchange for cuts to Obamacare and Planned Parenthood.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>So, Senate Democrats wont sign the bill. And both sides are pointing fingers.</p><p><i>This video includes images from Getty Images. Music provided courtesy of APM Music.</i></p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/house-committee-set-to-release-benghazi-attacks-findings/">House Committee Set To Release Benghazi Attacks Findings</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/the-supreme-court-s-ruling-on-abortion-could-extend-beyond-texas/">The Supreme Court&#039;s Ruling On Abortion Could Extend Beyond Texas</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/former-virginia-governor-won-t-be-going-to-prison-at-least-for-now/">Former Virginia Governor Won&#039;t Be Going To Prison At Least For Now</a></li></ul>