Local Candidates React to Monica De La Cruz's Vote on Health Care Subsidies

Local candidates react to Monica De La Cruz's vote on health care subsidies

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local congressional candidates have responded to Rep. Monica De La Cruz joining Democrats in a vote to pass the extension of Obamacare subsidies for three years. On Thursday afternoon, The Texas Tribune reported that the U.S. House passed a three-year extension of expired Affordable Care Act subsidies. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) [...]

Texas Dems, De La Cruz vote yes on ACA subsidy extension

Edinburg Rep. Monica De La Cruz was the only Texas Republican to break with her party and vote with all Democrats and a handful of Republicans on a key healthcare bill.

De La Cruz Joins Democrats In Vote On ACA Subsidies – 710am KURV

A South Texas Republican has joined congressional Democrats in a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz joined 16 other Republicans in voting for the three-year extension Thursday. The measure passed on a 230-196 vote and now heads to the Senate. De La Cruz issued a statement saying her support of the measure was in the best interest of South Texas families who rely on the credits.