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Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick had carved himself an aisle-crossing persona without impeding leadership prerogatives. Until Wednesday.
Four House Republicans broke ranks with their leadership to force a vote on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Four moderate Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to join Democrats in forcing vote on ACA subsidies, creating bipartisan push to extend Obamacare benefits.
Republicans have struggled to address healthcare concerns, failing to put together a concrete plan to replace Obamacare.