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Hakeem Jeffries: “In Alabama, it's now clear that at least 50 rural hospitals…”

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

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Hakeem Jeffries: "Republicans in Legislative Witness Protection"

Published | Video Starts at 02:41

In Georgia, Virginia and Maryland, people are now finding out that their health insurance premiums are about to increase, in some instances by more than $2,000 per month, for a total of $24,000 per year. No one can afford those types of increases. In Alabama, it's now clear that at least 50 rural hospitals are at risk of closing because of what Republicans have done in devastating Medicaid. in their one big, ugly bill. The Republican healthcare crisis is real. And every day that passes by without action, it gets even worse for hardworking American taxpayers. Questions? (02:41–02:56)

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Asserts that 50 rural hospitals in Alabama risk closing due to Republican actions on Medicaid.

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