Chuck Schumer: “In a few hours, I'll come to the floor to seek unanimous…”

“Finally, on ACA legislation, when it comes to lowering costs, Americans don't want nice sounding statements. They want action. Today, the Senate has a chance to take action to lower the cost of health care. In a few hours, I'll come to the floor to seek unanimous consent to seek unanimous passage of legislation passed by the House last week to extend ACA premium tax credits for three years. Senate Democrats unanimously supported extending these credits last year. Some Republicans even joined us. But Leader Thune led the way to block this legislation and it ensured that people's premiums are now skyrocketing.” (08:48–09:01)

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