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Scoop: Trump will ask Congress for emergency funds to fight coronavirus, although health officials fear the request - potentially $1B - will be too small and quickly exhausted. politico.com/news/2020/02/2…
Trump’s pending request comes as senior officials grapple with the growing possibility of US coronavirus outbreak — which could disrupt economy and pose a re-election threat. politico.com/news/2020/02/2…
While a White House official cautioned the plan is preliminary, a congressional aide said that lawmakers were told to expect the request soon.

Democrats have urged Trump to ask for emergency funds for weeks, tho WH has hesitated to do so. From Feb 4 → https://t.co/dxU4dbMyAf
Former FDA commissioner cheers planned move to ask for emergency coronavirus $$. https://t.co/mRpF6PBZGg
State and local public health officials this morning issued a joint call for emergency coronavirus cash → https://t.co/wj6lQhWuqL
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