Will the Affordable Care Act be Extended?

Hank Stolz spoke with Congressman Jim McGovern about several key issues before the holiday recess. Congressman McGovern first detailed the procedural mechanics and political dynamics behind a discharge petition, signed by a bipartisan majority, to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. He then discussed his failed War Powers Resolution aimed at requiring congressional approval for any military action in Venezuela, criticizing Republicans who he said bowed to White House pressure. Finally, he offered a sharp critique of a recent presidential address on the economy, arguing the president was out of touch with the financial struggles and affordability issues faced by ordinary Americans.