Republican leader Kevin McCarthy keeps failing to secure the votes to become Speaker of the House... Athens Congressman Andrew Clyde is one Republican who is making McCarthy a loser. And for the first time, there's a price cap on insulin for Medicare beneficiaries. That goes into effect with help from Georgia Democratic U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.  And a look at post-new year events in Atlanta.

<p>Republican leader Kevin McCarthy keeps failing to secure the votes to become Speaker of the House... Athens Congressman Andrew Clyde is one Republican who is making McCarthy a loser. And for the first time, there's a price cap on insulin for Medicare beneficiaries. That goes into effect with help from Georgia Democratic U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.  And a look at post-new year events in Atlanta.</p>

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<p>The Brief from WABE brings you daily news with context from Atlanta's public media outlet and National Public Radio member station. The Brief from WABE is updated daily before 7pm with a look at what is happening in the metro Atlanta area brought to you by your WABE News Team.</p>