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

“Inflation is up, the highest number since January of this year. Housing costs are too high. Grocery costs are too high. Electricity bills are through the roof. And now, Because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits, tens of millions of Americans are receiving notices right now that their health care premiums are about to skyrocket. In some instances, everyday Americans are going to pay $1,000 or $2,000 more per month. That is unsustainable in an environment where people are already struggling to live, paycheck to paycheck can't thrive and can barely survive.” (00:54–01:11)

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