Republicans Cave to Make Sure Healthcare Subsidies Continue, Robbing the American Taxpayer

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

'The tally of 221-205 was a key test before passage of the bill, which is expected Thursday. And it came about because four GOP centrist lawmakers joined with Democrats in signing a so-called discharge petition to force the vote....nine Republicans joined Democrats to advance the measure. Republicans go around their leaders...a proposed three-year extension of the tax credits that are available for those who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The action of forcing a vote has been an affront to Johnson and GOP leaders, who essentially lost control of their House majority as the renegade lawmakers joined Democrats for the workaround. '

Reference: apnews.com
Tags: Scumbags of the Republican Party: Mike Lawler of New York, Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie,

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