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Chuck Schumer: “In Florida, a 55 year old couple making $80,000 a year could…”

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

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Calling on Republicans to reverse their cuts that kick 15M Americans off of their health insurance.

Published | Video Starts at 02:36

Let me just give you a few little examples. We have them for every. Monica. We have numbers for everybody on the states. We've got 31 states Okay, we'll get you that information. In Florida, a 55 year old couple making $80,000 a year could be looking at a nearly $4,000 a month health care bill, a $50,000 increase. You're making $80,000 a year. It doesn't mean you're poor, but how are you going to pay $50,000? It's half their salary. I've been hearing from New Yorkers. (02:36–02:50)

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Asserts that a Florida couple could face a $50,000 increase in health care costs.

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