House OKs measure subsidizing semiconductor chip production, sending bill to Biden

The House on Thursday approved legislation that would provide billions of dollars in subsidies for the domestic production of semiconductor chips, sending to President Biden's desk a measure the administration says is crucial to the U.S. economy and national security.

The bill cleared the lower chamber with a 243 to 187 vote, with 24 Republican lawmakers joining all but one Democrat in voting for its passage.  The House progressives, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pramila Jayapal, all voted for the bill, despite Sen. Bernie Sanders' vote against it on Wednesday....