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

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

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House Democratic Leaders Hold Rally on Capitol Steps

Published | Video Starts at 11:52

Republicans have launched an all out assault on the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institute of Health, the Food and Drug Administration on vaccine availability for children and on public health. And Because of the Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits, tens of millions of Americans are at risk of being unable to go see a doctor when they need one. The Republican health care crisis is unacceptable, unconscionable and un American. And our message to Mike Johnson is clear. You can run, but you cannot hide. The American people are horrified. (11:52–12:09)

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Claims that the refusal to extend ACA tax credits endangers healthcare access for millions.

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