Hakeem Jeffries: “Hundreds of thousands of veterans rely on the Affordable…”

“… actually triggering the closure of hospitals and nursing homes and community based health centers throughout the country disproportionately in rural America. We also need to talk about the fact that Hundreds of thousands of veterans rely on the Affordable Care act tax credits in order to ensure that they have access to a doctor when they need one for themselves, for their children and for their families. We also need to lower the high cost of living. I agree entirely. Costs are way too high. America is too expensive. Housing costs are too high. Grocery costs are too high.” (08:31–08:44)

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