The question now is whether Congress will appropriate enough money to address the scale of the problem. Democrats are seeking $600 million, and President Obama has asked for $1.1 billion. Republican leaders have not said how much they would be willing to spend, but insist that the total be offset by reductions in other programs or increases in revenue. The country is facing a health emergency, and it would be tragic if a self-imposed budget rule got in the way of a robust federal response.
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