Bipartisan Senators Press Rubio to Unlock Family Planning Funding for Women in Ebola Outbreak As the world struggles to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa, a growing coalition of bipartisan senators is pressing Senator Marco Rubio (R FL) to release long held up funds for family planning initiatives.
The plea comes at a critical juncture, as the Ebola outbreak has claimed thousands of lives and left countless more vulnerable, particularly women who are disproportionately affected by the crisis.
Background on US Aid to Ebola Efforts in West Africa The United States has pledged significant financial support to combat the Ebola outbreak, but funds allocated for family planning programs have been stalled due to Senator Rubio's opposition.