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Elizabeth Warren: “If Congress does not act, nearly 22 million Americans will…”

Featuring: Elizabeth Warren, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Massachusetts

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Warren on Republicans' Government Shutdown Day 7: "Where Are The Republican Senators?"

Published | Video Starts at 02:54

And insurance companies are resetting their rates. Right now. Right now we are barreling toward a tipping point for American families. If Congress does not act, nearly 22 million Americans will see their health insurance premiums more than double on average. Democrats want to lower those costs. Right now, Republicans are shutting down the entire government instead of coming to the table. (02:54–03:06)

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Asserts that 22 million Americans will face doubled premiums without Congressional action.

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