The Biden administration will scale back several health programs in an effort to scavenge enough money to buy next-generation Covid-19 vaccines, according to a White House official.
A measure to fund the government beyond this week passed the House last night, but excluded major funding for Covid-19 response programs, setting the stage for lawmakers to debate another pandemic aid package.
Sen. Ron Johnson has stood out among colleagues for his skepticism of public health measures to combat Covid-19, as well as his advocacy for unproven treatments for the virus.