According to sources familiar with the situation, the Biden administration is asking Congress for an additional $30 billion to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic by bolstering vaccines, treatments, testing supplies, and research. According to two sources familiar with the request, the $30 billion budget includes $17.9 billion for vaccinations and treatments. A representative for the Department of Health and Human Services acknowledged on Tuesday that administration officials and legislative staff had been talking about the issue. . “HHS leaders regularly engage with Congress about COVID resourc…