Joe Garcia, Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz, Scott Fuhrman and Dr. Consuelo Beck-Sagué Hold Press Conference Over Growing County-wide Zika Threat

On Thursday, September 22nd at 10:15 AM, former Congressman Joe Garcia, Doral Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz, congressional candidate Scott Fuhrman and expert on infectious diseases, including Zika, Consuelo Beck-Sagué, M.D. will be hosting a press conference to speak about the growing dangers of Zika in South Florida.

Thursday marks the 213th day since President Obama submitted a $1.9 Billion funding request to Congress, which they have failed to pass. Instead, Republican leadership continues delaying a funding bill in order to limit a woman’s right to choose.

Who: Former Congressman Joe Garcia, CD27 candidate Scott Fuhrman, Doral Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz and Dr. Consuelo Beck-Sagué

What: Press conference over South Florida Zika threat

When: Thursday, September 22nd at 10:15 AM

Where: Miami Dade Mosquito Control, 8901 NW 58th St, Doral, FL 33178

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Joe Garcia served South Florida in Congress from 2013 to 2015.  He is currently running for election against Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo in a Congressional District that has been redrawn and favors Democrats. Garcia has been vocal about the need to approve full funding for the efforts to eliminate Zika. Garcia co-wrote a letter with Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) demanding congressional leadership take immediate action to address the Zika crisis.

Dr. Consuelo Beck-Sagué is a pediatric infectious disease subspecialist.

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