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Chuck Schumer: “The American people. The people whose premiums are going up…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 02:38

Other Republicans seem more focused on eradicating reproductive care in every state than helping people afford health care. The bottom line, Republicans are in total disarray on health care. And while Republicans continue the infighting, who's paying the price? The American people. The people whose premiums are going up by 500 to $1,000 a month. The people know that Trump. These people know that Trump. And Republicans are to blame. America, we all know, is in a health care crisis. And Republicans are only adding fuel to the fire. (02:38–07:08)

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Asserts that health insurance premiums are increasing by $500 to $1,000 a month for Americans.

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