Will the GOP approve Zika funding before recess? 4 takeaways

It doesn't look promising that Republicans will reach a deal on Zika funding in time for the Memorial Day recess, according to The Hill.

Here are four takeaways:

1. The House and Senate each passed bills that are different in size and timeline.

2. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said they are working on a bill to present to President Obama that resolves the discrepancies between the two versions.

3. It is likely that Republicans will approve more than $522 million in funding, which was proposed in the House bill.

4. The Obama administration has requested nearly $2 billion in funding to fight Zika.

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