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U.S. President Barack Obama urges Congress to take action against Zika as more cases of the mosquito-borne virus are reported in Florida. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
President Obama is calling on Congress to "get me a bill that has sufficient funds to do the job," as he seeks $1.9 billion in the fight against Zika. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Obama marks 150th Anniversary of 13th Amendment saying, freedom is "bound up" in the freedom of others regardless of what "faith they practice." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders and says funding to fight Zika and to keep government open are at the top of his agenda before congress adjourns. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton calls Congress to return to Washington, D.C. and pass a bill allocating more money to combat the Zika virus, Rough Cut (no reporter narration).