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Chuck Schumer: “Either work with Democrats to fix ACA premiums or sit by as…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 08:11

So Republicans may think they can dig in until the next ice age, but a fork in the road is coming their way whether they like it or not. Either work with Democrats to fix ACA premiums or sit by as 20 million Americans pay thousands of dollars more out of pocket. If Republicans remain dug in, the American people will hold them responsible for rising health care costs. If Republicans do nothing, then they will be the ones triggering a massive health care panic that will be felt from coast to coast. (08:11–08:21)

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Asserts that Republicans must work with Democrats to fix ACA premiums or 20 million Americans will pay significantly more.

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