Times of the Essence New York Times reported that nearly 1.5 million Americans already have lost coverage. Americans are in the middle of a health care emergency, all because the tax credits are not being extended. The best, quickest, simplest thing Congress can do to lower premiums is to pass a clean restoration of the credits that expired last year. So to my Republican colleagues, do not block this legislation. Do not get in the way. The American people demand relief, and today you have a chance to deliver it. (09:44–09:53)
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Asserts that restoring expired tax credits is the most effective way for Congress to lower premiums.
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