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Chuck Schumer: “A 60 year old couple making $85,000 could pay $22,600 more.”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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And for many more, it will be higher. The average American on an ACA plan will pay 114% more out of pocket. 4 million Americans lose coverage entirely. A 60 year old couple making $85,000 could pay $22,600 more. $22,000 gone. How the hell is any working family going to afford it? It's just outrageous. (01:25–01:33)

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