A leader in Public Health and safety were the last seven decades. We will take a look at cdc operations and the tophealth related issues the agency is focused on. After that, a discussion on Defense Department personnel. And later todays sitin on capitol hill that was arranged by the protest group democracy spring. Here on the washington journal we are joined by the Principle Deputy director at the cdc and admiral of the Public Health service and led cdc response efforts on Health Responses from anthrax to sars. She is here for a meeting at the white house about the zika virus. What is happening today . It is important for the public stay aware of the zika virus. It is a new infection that is linked to harm for pregnant women or at least harm for the babies. We are seeing increase in puerto rico and met with over 30 states to help them get ready for the mosquito season. Who is at the media today . The president . No. This is an update for the press. The president s budget this year is