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Chuck Schumer: “If these credits are not extended... the average 55 year old…”

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

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It says White House senses political risk on health care despite shutdown bravado. They know that the American people are for it. They know that 60% of MAGA supporters are for it. And why? Well, because If these credits are not extended... the average 55 year old couple making $85,000 a year would see their premiums... go up $25,000. not just double, but go up $25,000. You're a couple at 55. You're about to think of your retirement. How the hell are you going to find $25,000 a year for your health care? (03:40–03:59)

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Asserts that failure to extend ACA credits would increase premiums by $25,000 for certain couples.

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