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Hakeem Jeffries: “Because of Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Remarks Before Final Vote to Reopen Government

Published | Video Starts at 08:31

As a result of Republican policies, the hospitals, nursing homes and community based health centers are closing all across America, including in rural parts of this great country of ours. And now, Because of Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits, tens of millions of Americans are at risk of being unable to afford to go see a doctor. when they need one in this country, the wealthiest country in the history of the world. It can't be the case that health care is simply a privilege for the wealthy, the well off and the well connected. (08:31–08:47)

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Asserts that Republican refusal to extend ACA tax credits risks making healthcare unaffordable for tens of millions.

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