Biden requests $30 BILLION more to help fund the COVID response: White House sets up clash with Republicans with another request for stimulus despite surging inflation
President Joe Biden's administration has requested an additional $30 billion more in COVID funding to go toward the pandemic response
Axios first reported the figure, which was brought up in a call between the Department of Health & Human Services and Congressional staff
The report noted that members of political parties are skeptical of the amount with surging inflation and a ballooning national deficit
Jen Psaki explained Tuesday that the $30 billion requested by the administration would ensure 'we are well prepared to stay ahead of the virus'
By Nikki Schwab, Senior U.S. Political Reporter For Dailymail.com
Published: 18:28 EST, 15 February 2022 | Updated: 19:01 EST, 15 February 2022
President Joe Biden's administration has requested an additional $30 billion more in COVID funding to go toward the pandemic response.
Axios first reported the figure, which was brought up in a call between members of the Department of Health & Human Services and Congressional staff, adding that members of both political parties are skeptical of the amount with surging inflation and a ballooning national deficit.
'HHS's briefing today or this afternoon was a part of our regular conversations with Congress about various resources and needs including what is needed for COVID response,' White House press secretary Jen Psaki said when asked about the $30 billion figure at Tuesday's briefing. 'This is important because while we continue to have sufficient funds to respond to the current Omicron surge in the coming weeks, our goal has always been to ensure that we are well prepared to stay ahead of the virus.'
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