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Rubio spars with Democrats over Ebola outbreak, global health cuts

Rubio spars with Democrats over Ebola outbreak, global health cuts

Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio answered questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s budget cuts to global health programs. Democrats criticized these cuts, saying they hurt efforts to control an Ebola outbreak in African countries.

Key Facts

  • Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, appeared before lawmakers for budget hearings.
  • Democrats questioned the impact of U.S. government cuts to global health funding.
  • The cuts happened under President Donald Trump’s administration.
  • These budget reductions are linked to problems responding to an Ebola outbreak in Africa.
  • Lawmakers debated how budget decisions affect global health and disease control.
  • The discussion took place on Capitol Hill.
  • The focus was on funding and resources to fight the Ebola virus.
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