GOP Health Care Vote; Trump's 'Religious Freedom' Order; Google Docs Scam: Patch Morning Briefing

Good morning! It's Thursday, which means we're more than halfway through the week. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

The AHCA Is Back, But Will It Pass?

Once again, Republicans hope to pass the American Health Care Act through the House of Representatives. They are aiming to vote by Thursday afternoon, and while the margin is tight, GOP leaders must be confident they'll succeed if they're willing to bring it to the floor. But since the Congressional Budget Office hasn't scored the newest version of the bill, lawmakers may not fully understand what they're voting on. (Patch)

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President Trump To Sign 'Religious Freedom' Order

President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday, titled "Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty," aiming to ease enforcement of Obamacare's contraception mandate, which requires employers to provide health insurance that covers contraception. It also empowers federal agencies to ease enforcement of the Johnson Amendment, which prevents tax-exempt nonprofits from endorsing or denouncing political candidates. (Patch)

For Now, Be Suspicious Of Google Docs Emails

Watch out for unsolicited or unexpected email invitations to open Google Docs — this may mean you're the target of a phishing scam that swept quickly across the internet Wednesday. The email will likely come from someone you know and should be deleted immediately, unless you can confirm it was sent intentionally. Many journalists began pointing out the scam on Twitter, and reports suggested that members of Congress were also affected as well as students at many universities. (Patch)

Quick Hits

Topeka Officer Saving Boy From Drowning Caught On Body Cam (Patch)

Discovered in Boiler Room, Lost Painting Auctioned For $500K (Patch)

Arizona Canal Otter Rescue: It Doesn't Get Much Cuter (Patch)

Cubs' World Series Trophy Damaged 'Crowd Surfing' During Benefit Concert: Watch (Patch)

How To Call Your Representative About The AHCA

This article, which Patch ran in March, is useful all over again. (Patch)

13 Reasons Why: Morris County Superintendent Shares Mental Health Resources

The popular Netflix show, about a teenager's suicide, has caused some school districts to speak out about mental health. (Patch)

Special Delivery: Twin Sisters Deliver Sons Same Day, Cheering Each Other On

After giving birth, Danielle Manara Grant got to help sister Kim Manara Abraham through her delivery, capping an unforgettable experience. (Patch)

Ben Carson: Public Housing Should Not Be 'Comfortable'

In an interview published Wednesday in the New York Times, Carson said that to be compassionate, officials must not provide “a comfortable setting that would make somebody want to say: ‘I’ll just stay here. They will take care of me.’” (Patch)

North Lake College Shooting: 2 Dead, Including Gunman

The campus was locked down Wednesday after reported hearing gunshots. (Patch)

Police Chief Fires Dallas-Area Officer Who Fatally Shot Black Teen In Car

The officer "violated several departmental policies" after firing into vehicle he erroneously said had backed up toward him, the chief said. (Patch)

Man In Boxer Shorts Crashes Into Cruiser, Dances: Video

A man wearing boxer shorts is accused of crashing into a Pasco deputy's cruiser after having a revelation about nuclear bombs. (Patch)

This Day In History

1919 — Chinese students protest the Treaty of Versailles in Tiananmen Square

Famous Birthdays

1796 — Horace Mann, a Massachusetts legislator and early advocate of universal public education

1967 — Ana Gasteyer, an American actress known for her work on "Saturday Night Live"

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