House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, defeating GOP leadership

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, defeating GOP leadership

WASHINGTON (AP) – Speaker Mike Johnson, a bipartisan coalition in the House voted Wednesday to advance a measure that would revive an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that reduced health insurance costs for about 22 million people, but which had expired last month. The 221-205 tally was a key test before the bill passes, which is expected … Read more

Republicans rebel against Mike Johnson – and the Senate – to force a vote on health care subsidies: “Our push will inspire”

Republicans rebel against Mike Johnson – and the Senate – to force a vote on health care subsidies: “Our push will inspire”

A group of Republicans in swing districts plan to challenge both House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Senate and try to force a vote on an extension of the Affordable Care Act’s improved health care subsidies that expire at the end of the month. This is as Johnson largely opposed a single vote on the … Read more

Speaker Johnson asks Republicans to keep concerns private after a tumultuous week

Speaker Johnson asks Republicans to keep concerns private after a tumultuous week

Washington (AP) – House Speaker Mike Johnson is asking his fellow Republicans to stop airing their frustrations in public and bring their complaints to him directly. “They’re going to get upset about things. That’s part of the process,” Johnson told reporters Thursday. “It doesn’t bother me. But when there is a conflict or concern, I … Read more