GOP rep, asked about 'affordability,' says he will eat lobster tail, rib-eye steak for July 4

Despite a sizeable number of Americans expressing financial concerns, Rep.

Troy Nehls (R-Texas) boasted Tuesday of his plans to eat lobster tails and rib-eye steak this Fourth of July weekend.

“Affordability — what are you talking about?” Nehls told reporter Pablo Manríquez on the Capitol steps, when the latter asked him how House Republicans can...