Why Congress failed to reach an Obamacare deal

Brian Fitzpatrick didn't expect to find himself in the middle of a political brawl over health policy.

The Pennsylvania Republican and former FBI agent doesn't count the legislative area as a pillar of his portfolio. But early last fall, he joined a fledgling group of lawmakers incensed that House GOP leaders were doing nothing to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies before they expired.

The lack of action, they knew, would send health insurance premiums soaring come January 1.