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Angus King: “One of the first bills I introduced was to extend the…”

Featuring: Angus King, Independent | U.S. Senate Maine

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Published | Video Starts at 13:33

Are we not going to have LIHEAP benefits for northern states? Are we not going to have Head Start programs anymore because they're not being funded? I mean, that's the question. Listen, Katie, last January, One of the first bills I introduced was to extend the Affordable act tax credits indefinitely. So I'm there. This is a cause that means a lot to me. I have fought for the Affordable Care act every step of the way, and I believe in these tax credits. (13:33–13:40)

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