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Edward Markey: “22 million Americans are in for a sticker shock [due to…”

Featuring: Edward Markey, Democratic | U.S. Senate Massachusetts

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Senator Markey Hosts Press Conference on Health Care Cuts at Brigham Women's in Boston

Published | Video Starts at 02:24

That will be the increase that they are facing unless we block the repeal of the premium tax credit benefit which they are receiving and tens of thousands of people across the state of Massachusetts are receiving today. As open enrollment begins, 22 million Americans are in for a sticker shock [due to increased health insurance costs]. They are finding out that their health insurance will be dramatically more expensive next year. And why? Because the Trump and his MAGA supporters refuse to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that expire at the end of this year. (02:24–02:32)

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