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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 Leader Jeffries Holds News Conference on Day 41 of Government Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 00:52

Inflation is going up under Republican policies. Housing costs are going up. Child care costs are going up. Grocery costs are going up. Electricity prices 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 about to experience dramatically increased health care costs. In some cases, their health insurance premiums will increase by $1,000 or $2,000 per year. That is unacceptable. (00:52–01:07)

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Asserts that Republican refusal to extend ACA tax credits will increase health care costs for millions.

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