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The event is at a Health care center which Hillary is touring today. Waiting for her.........
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/09/hillary-clinton-to-discuss-zika-at-miami-clinic/
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LIVE | Hillary Clinton Speaks Near Zika Zone
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Francisco J. Pelayo Verified account ?@FranPelayo Aug 4 Miami, FL
Orgulloso de unirme al equipo de Florida que dará la victoria a @Hillary_esp a 96 días de las elecciones #EstoyConElla @HillaryforFL
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Brazilian American ?@brasibel13 4m4 minutes ago
@FlaDems @HillaryClinton @HillaryforFL @joshuazlevy
Brazilians are ready for Hillary!
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Hillary for Florida ?@HillaryforFL 16m16 minutes ago
Today in Miami, Hillary will ask Congress to act on the Zika virus crisisthey cannot keep ignoring the needs of the families of Florida.
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Hillary Clinton ?@HillaryClinton 1h1 hour ago
How can we prevent the spread of Zika in the U.S.? Hillary and @TimKaine respond on @Quora: http://hrc.io/2ay3urG
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Hillary for Florida ?@HillaryforFL 2h2 hours ago
Hillary is in Miami today calling on Washington to take action on the threat posed by the Zika virus. Join her:
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https://www.change.org/p/congress-approve-emergency-funding-to-fight-zika?utm_medium=social&utm_source=tw&utm_campaign=HRC-zika-petition&utm_content=fl
PETITION:
Congress: Approve emergency funding to fight Zika
Hillary Clinton United States
The Zika virus, a disease linked to birth defects, has already spread through South and Central America and the Caribbeanand now its reached the United States. There are more than 800 confirmed cases across the U.S. states and territories, and 1 in 5 people in Puerto Ricohundreds of thousandscould become infected by years end. And experts are warning that the disease could spread further into the U.S. this summer than previously expected.
We need to take action to fight Zikafast.
The disease is especially dangerous for pregnant women. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have confirmed its link to microcephaly, a birth defect where babies are born with too-small heads and often experience developmental delays.
We dont yet know all of the health risks associated with the virus or how far mosquitoes carrying the disease can travel, but we need to do everything we can to stop the spread. That includes developing a rapid diagnostic test for Zika, a vaccine, and a treatment. We also need to step up mosquito control and abatement and make sure everyone knows how to protect their families. And we need to improve access to reproductive health care services, including family planning.
But we cant do these things without the right resources.
Two months ago, President Obama requested emergency funds to fight Zika. In recent weeks, he announced that he would re-direct Ebola funds for this purpose. This is an important first step, but its not enough. Congress must immediately act and provide needed emergency funds so the President and his Administration have all the tools they need to address Zika both here and abroad.
And we must demand that action. Add your name and call on Congress to address this public health crisis by immediately providing emergency funds to fight the Zika virus.
This petition will be delivered to:
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
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Francisco J. Pelayo Verified account ?@FranPelayo Aug 4 Miami, FL
Orgulloso de unirme al equipo de Florida que dará la victoria a @Hillary_esp a 96 días de las elecciones #EstoyConElla @HillaryforFL
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Brazilian American ?@brasibel13 14m14 minutes ago
@FlaDems @HillaryClinton @HillaryforFL @joshuazlevy
Brazilians are ready for Hillary!
*YESTERDAY HILLARY WAS IN FLORIDA ALSO:
PICS FROM AUGUST 8
Fired up in Kissimmee.
#StrongerTogether
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Hillary for Florida ?@HillaryforFL 21h21 hours ago
"This is for the suffragettes." Former congresswoman Pat Schroeder. #ImWithHer
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(70,351 posts)Clinton To Call On Congress For Zika Funding During Miami Stop
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/09/hillary-clinton-to-discuss-zika-at-miami-clinic/
August 9, 2016 12:14 PM
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) Democratic presidential nominee, and former First Lady, Hillary Clinton will spend the second day of a Florida campaign swing at a Miami health clinic.
On Tuesday, Clinton will tour the Borinquen Health Care Center, at 3601 Federal Highway, to raise awareness about the public health threat of Zika virus. The clinic is close to the Wynwood area where health officials believe 17 non-travel related cases of Zika transmission occurred.
The focus is on a 500-square foot area where crews were testing and spraying insecticides on Tuesday. They were also draining standing water out of the manholes in the area.
While at the clinic Clinton, who will be joined by Republican Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez, is expected to call on Congress to return to Washington and pass emergency funding for Zika response.
Zika 101: Prevent Spread By Protecting Yourself
She will demand Republican leaders bring Congress back in session to either pass stalled legislation or craft a new bipartisan compromise bill to provide funding for testing, treatment, and research on the disease, according to aides briefed on her plans................................