The Trump administration is asking Congress for $45.8 billion in assistance for government agencies, including billions to protect military members and their families, for the CDC's response efforts, and to help the develop treatments and a vaccine.
President Trump speaks during a teleconference with governors at the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters Thursday.President Trump speaks during a teleconference with governors at the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters Thursday.
In a letter accompanying the request, White House Office of Management acting director Russell Vought said the money is necessary, because agencies are incurring"unanticipated costs" as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic."With the pandemic growing, resource needs have also grown," he wrote.The Pentagon would receive $8.
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