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House Speaker Delays Votes, Sparking Health Care Debate

10/6/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes next week, designating Oct. 7-13 as a district work period and delaying action on GOP's continuing resolution.
Democrats reject the resolution, seeking additional provisions like extended healthcare subsidies.
The delay affects a discharge petition to release documents on Jeffrey Epstein, pending Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in; Johnson says it's handled by the House Oversight Committee.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes next week, designating Oct. 7-13 as a district work period and delaying action on GOP's continuing resolution.
Democrats reject the resolution, seeking additional provisions like extended healthcare subsidies.
The delay affects a discharge petition to release documents on Jeffrey Epstein, pending Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in; Johnson says it's handled by the House Oversight Committee.