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Elizabeth Warren: “The House is now in its seventh week of paid vacation.”

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

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Government Shutdown: Warren Takes to Senate Floor in Support of Democratic Counter Offer

Published | Video Starts at 04:01

While millions of Americans who lose their health insurance will get sick and be forced to decide whether to give up care altogether or go bankrupt trying to pay for it. Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are in disarray. The House is now in its seventh week of paid vacation. They couldn't reopen the government if they wanted to because they aren't even in Washington to vote. They have members, Republican and Democratic members, who want a deal on health care. (04:01–04:07)

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