White House asks Congress for $1.4B to fight Ebola outbreak
Summary
The White House has asked Congress for $1.4 billion to help fight the Ebola outbreak in Africa. This includes $800 million to build a quarantine center in Kenya.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump’s administration requested $1.4 billion to combat Ebola.
- $800 million of this money is planned for a quarantine facility in Kenya.
- The funding request was announced by the White House on Wednesday.
- The Ebola money is part of a larger overall budget request of $87.6 billion.
- The quarantine facility has caused some debate and is described as controversial.
- The funds are intended to help stop the spread of Ebola in Africa.
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