Senate GOP Opposes Biden Request for Covid, Monkeypox Funds
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John Thune
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Senate Republicans will oppose President Joe Biden’s request for billions in funding to combat the ongoing Covid-19 and monkeypox pandemics, setting up a potential fight over a must-pass government funding bill.
“We just don’t think that’s necessary,” number two Senate Republican John Thune told reporters Tuesday. “There’s still plenty of money still swirling around from previous Covid bills.”