Republicans defy Johnson to force House vote on healthcare subsidies

Republicans defy Johnson to force House vote on healthcare subsidies

WASHINGTONΒ β€”Β Four House Republicans broke with party leadership on Wednesday to join Democrats in overriding the GOP majority and forcing a vote on extending healthcare tax credits β€” a defection that underscores the party’s growing vulnerability on economic issues ahead of next year’s midterm elections. The healthcare tax credits, which were central to the fight that…

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Right-wing candidate holds slim margin in Colombian presidential election, progressive challenger vows to challenge votes

Right-wing candidate holds slim margin in Colombian presidential election, progressive challenger vows to challenge votes

A deeply divided electorate voted for Colombia’s next president in a runoff on Sunday that pitted a progressive against a conservative outsider, with both candidates tapping into fears of a renewed internal conflict in the country as they represent “two very extreme sides,” one Colombian said. “Right now, what worries me is the polarization that…

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