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Chuck Schumer: “When 4 million Americans lose insurance, when kids with…”

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

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When people's out of pocket costs double or triple, very soon Americans will know Republicans made it happen. When 60 year old couples start paying $20,000 a year for health insurance, they'll know Republicans made it happen. When 4 million Americans lose insurance, when kids with cancer are priced out of coverage, when families face financial ruin, they'll know Republicans made it happen. And the pain will only get worse. As more and more people on ACA and with private insurance see their premiums go up and up and up. People out there are struggling. (02:41–02:56)

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Asserts that 4 million Americans will lose insurance and families will face financial ruin due to Republican policies.

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