We passed the American Rescue plan, which provided $1,400 for every man, woman and child in the working class. We extended and expanded benefits for the unemployed. We provided emergency assistance for small businesses to stay open. We guaranteed health care coverage to tens of millions of Americans through one of the largest expansions of Medicaid in history. We provided rent relief and mortgage assistance which prevented tenants and homeowners from being evicted. We established emergency food programs for hungry children and the elderly and protected the pensions of millions of union workers and retirees from being slashed by up to 65%. (05:36–05:50)
CLAIM
Asserts that the American Rescue Plan expanded Medicaid significantly to cover tens of millions of Americans.
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