Conservative Republican Rep. Jim Jordan fell significantly short of winning the House speaker’s gavel on a first ballot Tuesday, leaving the House in paralysis after 20 Republicans opposed the Ohio Republican.

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    9 months ago

    Stalling student loan repayment was in the hands of the executive branch… all it took was republicans holding the government hostage over a shutdown like the one coming up again if they don’t pass a budget resolution.